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Smile Life is Good on Chex Tuesday Night
Smile Life is Good with Dr. Steve Mascarin
At FDC we are exited to have our very own Dr. Steve doing a 3 minute segment on oral health, on Chex TV Peterbourgh. To date his topics have been on dental implants and implant supported dentures. Coming soon will be information on oral conscious sedation, its benefits and safety and single tooth replacement with dental implants.
Watch for Dr. Steve on Tuesday evenings following the 5:30 news on Chex TV Peterbourgh.
January 29, 20090Continue reading
Wellness Hour with Dr. Steve
Dr. Steve was invited by Nobel Biocare to take part in an indepth interview with Randy Alvarez, host of the Wellness Hour. In December Dr. Mascarin went to California for the taping of this very informative segment which is coming soon to our website.
Dr. Mascarin discusses dental implants, implant supported dentures and the exciting new 'all-on-4' premanent implant tooth replacement solution. Find out if you are a candidate for implants, and get the answers to many other questions you may have about dental implants.
Watch for Dr. Mascarin's segment of the Wellness Hour on our website.
January 28, 20090Continue reading
Brushing Techniques
Brushing your teeth properly at least twice a day helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Here are tips to proper brushing:
• Brush your teeth for two to three minutes
• Avoid hard scrubbing
• Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and gently brush in short strokes from where the tooth and gum meet to the top of the tooth
• Brush all outside and inside surfaces
• Clean the pits and crevices on the chewing surface of your teeth with short sweeping strokes
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath
• Talk to your dentist about proper brushing techniques
January 27, 20090Continue reading
Choosing the Right Toothbrush
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 with elastic or Velcro straps or hand brace
• Bend the toothbrush handle
For people who cannot manage fine movements, try using an electric toothbrush.
Caring For Your Toothbrush
• Do not share your toothbrush or use someone else's toothbrush
• After brushing, rinse ...
January 20, 20090Continue reading
Tooth Decay in Ontario Children
Tooth Decay in Ontario's Children
As the New Year begins, we all look at resolutions and areas that we intend to improve. Hopefully, these facts and tips will be helpful to us all.
Tooth Decay Facts: Did you know?
- it is the second most common cause of school absenteeism
- it is five times more common than asthma in children age 5-17
- it can be transmitted by sharing a spoon with young children or licking their pacifier
- it is preventable in almost all cases
- Before your baby has teeth, wipe the gums gently with a clean wet cloth after each feeding
- If your baby sleeps with a bottle or sippy cup at naptime or bedtime, fill it with water only
- If your baby normally falls asleep while feeding, brush his or her teeth before feeding
- Lift your baby’s lip and watch for changes in colour, lines or spots on your child’s teeth as these may be signs ...
January 13, 20090Continue reading
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