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Tooth whitening is a topic that a lot of patients usually have questions about. What advise do you usually give them? @ Toronto, Ontario

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Medications are usually taken to help solve a problem, but what if they are causing new ones? Every medication has a list of side effects and many of those lists include something that affects your mouth. Here is a list of common side effects that could happen in your mouth: Metallic taste Dry mouth (Xerostomia) Infections/fungal growth... Ulcers (Canker sores) Accompanied by a much larger list of effects, these are the most common. There’s no doubt that medication is essential in our everyday lives and you should never stop taking them without talking to your doctor but there may be somethings you can do at home to help. These things include: Use Biotene or other moistening agents to promote saliva production Salt water rinses to help with mouth ulcers Drink more water to help eliminate taste Visit your dentist regularly to make sure your oral health is maintained

Here are some interesting facts about dentistry: Like fingerprints, our tongue prints are also unique. Plaque has 300 kinds of bacteria.... A fossilized T-Rex tooth weighs 1 pound. What are some other interesting facts that you know? Comment below to let us know!

West end of Ottawa (Glebe Area) is looking for an RDH, to join their team! If you are a Registered Dental Hygienist who is licensed to practice in Ontario, a team player and is interested in working part-time in a practice with a primarily young processional patient base and a 94% collection rate, we want to hear from you! DM us for more information. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected]

Milk is loaded with calcium that helps to form strong teeth and bones. Here are some interesting facts: 1 cup of milk = 300 mg of calcium... Your bones and teeth hold 99% of your body’s calcium. Milk contains caseins. When the caseins are combined with the phosphorous and calcium in milk it forms a protective coating over your teeth that can protect you from decay caused by bacterial acids. Drinking milk and brushing your teeth is a sure way to keep your teeth healthy.

Hope Everyone is staying safe and well during these times! It’s not easy getting used to a new routine! Am I the only one sitting here hoping that my clients are using this extra time to practice their flossing? One can dream right? ... All jokes aside bleeding gums are no joke. Healthy gums should not bleed when flossing! Take care of your smile by flossing 1 x a day and brushing 2 x a day! Remember bleeding when brushing or flossing is one of the first signs of gum disease! @ Toronto, Ontario

West end Of Ottawa (Glebe Area) is looking for an Associate Dentist to join their team. If you are a Dentist who is licensed to practice dentistry in Ontario, a team player and are interested in working part-time in a practice with a primarily young processional patient base and a 94% collection rate, we want to hear from you! If you would like to know more about this position, please DM us! You can send your resume to [email protected] to apply.

Happy Easter! Hope the Easter Bunny spoiled everyone. This year Easter will be different because we are all being asked to stay home but if we can all stay home now, hopefully we can all spend Thanksgiving and Christmas and any other holidays you celebrate with your family.

What are you doing to flatten the curve? Here are a few of the common tips: Wash your hands as frequently as possible.... Only touch things if you need to. Stay home if you can. Keep a 6 foot distance from people. In the comments below, please share what you are doing to help flatten the curve.

Hope everyone is at home safe! We will all get through this tough time! Looking forward to being back at work! #dhpurplepride #proudhygienist #cdha #nationaldentalhygienistsweek #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene

Dental hypersensitivity is diagnosed with a thorough consultation by a dental professional. Everyone experiences pain differently therefore treatment is only completed when a patient requests pain management. Do You experience sensitivity to cold? Heat? Pressure? The first step is seeing a dental professional and evaluating the cause of this sensitivity. We want to rule out potential causes such as caries, chipped teeth, fractured fillings, marginal leakage, etc. If this is t...he cause of sensitivity these dental conditions need to be treated in their own way. What can you do at home to treat sensitivity? Reduce your acidic exposure (read our last post for more info) Use a toothpaste for sensitivity (this is an inexpensive and effective method) In order for toothpastes to be effective you must use it 2xday for 2min. Sensitivity occurs when the nerve in your tooth is exposed, the dentin layer of your toothnhad tubules that carry fluid from the nerve to the enamel. Blocking these tubules will reduce sensitivity felt by the nerve. Ingredients to look for in your toothpaste are potassium nitrate or potassium chloride. These will help create a smear layer therefore blocking tubules and reducing sensitivity! https://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-69/issue-4/221.pdf