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Flossing & Brushing
November 28, 2011Dental Tips
To have good dental health, you need a mix of personal dental care, and the care of your dentist. Flossing Flossing removes plaque and bacteria that you cannot reach with your toothbrush. If you don't floss, you are missing more than one-third of your tooth surface. Plaque is the main cause of gum disease. It is an invisible bacterial film that develops on your teeth every day. Within 24 to 36 hours, plaque hardens into tartar (also called calculus), which can only be removed by professional cleaning. Floss at least once a day, and plaque never gets the…
Oral Health - Good for Life
November 21, 2011Advice
Most of us realize that diet and exercise play an important part in keeping us healthy. But did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of a healthy body? Poor oral health can affect a person's quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. These oral health problems can reduce a person's quality of life by affecting their physical, mental and social well-being. Oral disease, like any other disease, needs to be treated. A chronic infection, including one in the mouth, is a serious…
Food Drive
November 14, 2011General
The Food Banks in our area are in need of our donations to help fill their shelves for the Holiday Season. It could be your neighbour, a friend, even a relative, working families, people on social assistance, singles, couples, seniors, the disabled, and children all visit food banks. Now through December 1st, Family Dental Centre will be collecting non-perishable food items. The Food Bank is in need of, but not limited to: Baby formula/diapers tea/coffee canned meats canned fruits canned juices canned vegetables peanut butter rice and pasta individually wrapped healthy snack foods canned soups and stews If you have…
Choosing the Right Toothbrush
November 14, 2011Advice
You'll find a large selection of toothbrushes available, both manual and electric. It's a good idea to choose one that: has a small head so it's easier to move around inside your mouth has soft bristles fits comfortably in your hand Most important is brushing your teeth properly at least twice a day. Adapting Toothbrushes for Special Needs If you have difficulty controlling hand, arm or shoulder movements, here are some ideas on adapting standard toothbrushes: Enlarge the handle with a tennis ball, sponge foam or bicycle grip Lengthen with a stick or rod Attach to the hand or arm…
Food & Your Teeth
November 8, 2011Advice
Just like our bodies, our teeth and gums need many essential vitamins and minerals to stay strong and healthy. In fact, to ensure proper tooth development and strength, babies, children, adults and seniors need lots of: * calcium (e.g. yogurt, milk, some cheese, milk shakes, eggnog)* phosphorous (e.g. egg, beef, chicken, turkey, halibut, bread)* vitamin A (e.g. liver, pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato, mango, spinach, broccoli)* vitamin C (e.g. citrus fruits, cantaloupe, strawberries, tomatoes, cabbage)* vitamin D (e.g. trout, mackerel, salmon, tuna, egg yolk, milk)* fluoride Here's why... Calcium (with help from phosphorous and Vitamin D) is the main component of…