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April 4-10th, 2021 is National Dental Hygienists Week let’s celebrate Dental Hygienists and thank them for keeping us healthy, especially during the pandemic. #dentalhygienistweek

Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter from the Escarpment View Dental Team! #happyeaster

April is National Oral Health Month Poor oral health can affect your overall health. Conditions such as oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way you speak, eat and socialize. These conditions can impact your quality of life by affecting your physical, mental and social well-being. Follow these 5 tips provided by the Canadian Dental Health Association to help maintain good oral and overall health!... Visit Your Dentist On A Regular Basis - your dentist will advise on how frequently you should see them. Depending on individual circumstances, regular checkups may be every 3,6 or 9 months. Eat, Drink But Be Wary - healthy, unprocessed nutrient rich foods help the body fight any infection. Reduce sugar intake. Sugar is a major cause of dental problems. It's advised to brush your teeth after consuming sugary drinks and food. Check Your Mouth Regularly - gum disease (periodontal disease) is the most common cause of tooth loss. Warning signs include bad breath, sensitive gums which are red, sore, shiny or swollen, and gums which bleed after brushing or flossing. Check also for the warning signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer normally occurs on the sides of the mouth, on the floor of the mouth and on the lower side of the tongue. Avoid All Tobacco Products - using tobacco (chewing or smoking) can cause minor and major oral health problems. Minor problems include bad breath and teeth staining. Major problems include heart disease, oral cancer and other cancers. Keep Your Mouth Clean - brush your teeth at least twice a day and use floss. Floss helps to remove food and plaque which gets lodged or forms between the teeth and gums. Flossing helps to reduce bad breath and gum disease. Using a mouthwash can help reduce plaque from forming, reduces infection and eliminates bad breath. More Info: cda.adc.ca/goodforlife #oralhealth #dentalhealth

It's important to brush and floss regularly, but this isn't always enough to maintain good oral health. Sometimes, dental sealants are needed to protect your teeth, especially in areas where you can't easily reach with brushing alone. Dental sealants have been used by dentists around the world for more than forty years. They are thin plastic coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of teeth. A dental sealant is designed to bond into the natural depressions and grooves of t...eeth to seal out plaque and food particles. This prevents food particles and plaque from entering the spaces where you find it difficult to reach with a regular toothbrush, dramatically lowering the chance of a cavity forming. Dental sealants can also minimize the progression of noncavitated occlusal caries lesions of the tooth (which are also referred to as initial lesions). Have questions or are looking for more information about dental sealants or other oral health procedures? Feel free to contact our office so that we can discuss your oral health routine. #miltondentist #dentalsealants

DID YOU KNOW? Hesy-Ra from ancient Egypt is known to be one of the earliest dental practitioners in 2600 B.C. #firstdentist

"They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." - Laurence Binyon #weremember #lestweforget

It’s World Kindness Day. It’s a day to celebrate the importance of being kind and to be inspired to do something kind that you wouldn’t normally do. You could be kind to someone else, kind to the environment or kind to yourself. #worldkindnessday #makekindnessthenorm #bekind

One of the most important aspects of dental care are cancer screenings. Early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer is critical to improving survival rates. Dentists are trained to identify the earliest signs of oral cancer, which can manifest in the mouth, on the gums, or the tongue. #oralcancer #dentalcare

An important aspect of dental care is education. Your dentist can offer you advice that will help you take better care of your teeth. Habits like clenching your jaw, biting your nails, and grinding your teeth can all lead to oral health issues. Your dentist can offer strategies and resources to help you reduce or eliminate these habits. #dentalcare #escarpmentviewdental

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from the Escarpment View Dental Team! #thanksgiving

Did You Know? Your tongue is covered in bacteria. You brush and floss daily but you should also clean your tongue to fight bad breath or just for good dental health. How to clean your tongue:... Brush your tongue back and forth Brush your tongue side to side Rinse your mouth with water NOTE: Do not over brush and break the skin on your tongue. #dentalhealth