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Children of mothers who have high levels of untreated cavities or tooth loss are more than 3 times more likely to have cavities as a child.

Today we honour our fallen heroes and the many Canadians who have served and sacrificed for the freedom of our country. Lest we forget!

Encouraging your children to brush their teeth is one of the many jobs of parenthood! Pro Tip: Have 4 Minutes of Fun. Don't just set a timer and supervise make brushing twice a day for two minutes an event! Get creative and make it your own!

Next time you go to brush your teeth, take a look at your toothbrush! If the bristles are frayed, it’s about time to replace your toothbrush! Frayed bristles don’t clean your teeth as well as a toothbrush in good condition!

Children with poor oral health status are nearly 3 times more likely to miss school because of dental pain.

A review of studies showed that, generally, electric toothbrushes decrease more plaque and gingivitis than manual toothbrushes. After three months of use, plaque was reduced by 21 percent and gingivitis by 11 percent. Oscillating (rotating) toothbrushes seem to work better than just vibrating toothbrushes.

One of the most common misconceptions about dentures: Young people (under the age of 65) don’t need dentures whereas ALL seniors (over the age of 65) need them! Neither one of these assumptions is true... Dentures are recommended if and when a patient’s natural teeth have sustained injury or decay to the extent that they: -Negatively affect quality of life -Can no longer function effectively without causing pain -Hinder a person’s ability to stick to a nutritious and healthy diet This can happen to both young and older patients. It has less to do with age and more to do with the condition of a person’s natural teeth.

Always start with floss! You should floss before you brush your teeth, rather than after. This helps to remove food that was stuck between your teeth and will prevent bacteria from growing.

All parents should be willing to provide the best oral hygiene for their kids! Here are some basic tips to help you do so: 1) Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste and make sure your child spits it out after brushing. 2) Be sure your child brushes for at least 2 minutes twice a day. 3) Start flossing as soon as teeth touch, or even earlier to help build good habits.

A regular toothbrush has about 2,500 bristles. This means there are tons of little spaces for food to get stuck in after brushing. Make sure you’re rinsing your toothbrush properly to remove any unwanted materials that get caught in the bristles!