Clinical Advice and Oral Health Tips
Why Regular Dental Cleaning is Important
Good oral hygiene is of prime importance, not only for the maintenance of a healthy dentition but for your overall well-being. Poor oral health can lead to a large number of dental as well as systemic problems in your body. Neglected oral hygiene can cause gum diseases, infections, bone disorders, stroke and cardiac problems. Regular…
Read MorePost Extraction Care and Tips
After you undergo a tooth extraction in a dental office, the dental surgeon always gives you certain post extraction instructions. The reason behind these important suggestions is to have a comfortable healing process without any chances of the occurrence of complications following surgery. We advise you to follow these tips after you undergo tooth removal…
Read MoreSelecting The Correct Toothpaste
Dentistry is overwhelmingly commercialized in the present times. Whenever you visit a grocery or a general store in need of toothpaste for cleaning your teeth, choice seems to be very difficult due to the variety of brands and products available there. The best toothpaste for you is the one which can fulfill the requirement of…
Read MoreOral Hygiene Tips on the Go (Travel)
Oral hygiene maintenance is an essential part of your overall well-being. Oral cavity is the gateway to everything you eat, drink or take in your everyday life. During travelling, proper oral hygiene care becomes much more important. Chances of dental plaque retention and halitosis increase during a journey. We advise you to make certain things…
Read MoreActions to Take When Teeth are Knocked Out
You hear about people getting their teeth knocked-out, but have you ever wondered what you would do if you fell down and woke up with your two front teeth on the floor? If you get to a dentist IMMEDIATELY after smashing your teeth out, the chances are good that we can reconnect the tooth. “We…
Read MoreLush Toothy Tabs Dentist Review
My patients are always asking me what is the best toothpaste to use. For the most part all brand name toothpastes on the market are the same in terms of effectiveness. They all contain the active ingredient Fluoride, something abrasive (to provide its polishing effect) and then some sort of flavouring. If you experience sensitivity then I recommend…
Read MoreTongue Piercing: The Effect on Teeth and Gums
I see patient after patient with tongue piercings. Although they may “look cool” I advised to all my patients to remove them. Tongue piercings are directly related to oral problems. The two most common adverse effects a tongue piercing may cause are periodontal defect or trauma to teeth. It is also possible to have an…
Read MoreCanadian Tooth Numbering System (By The Numbers)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Canadian Tooth Numbering System Dr. Taha Jomha, BMed Sci, DDS Have you ever wanted to know what the dentist is talking about when he is reading out a bunch of random numbers? This post will discuss the tooth numbering system that dentists use in Canada. I will also discuss briefly the surfaces of teeth. The mouth…
Read MoreWhen a Child Should See a Dentist
Your child’s dental schedule. 0-2 Years old: Mom/Dad should be brushing childs teeth twice a day and visually checking for any black spots or swelling of gums. If there are any concerns they should book an appointment. 2 Years Old: “FUN VISIT”. Child should be booked for a first visit. They will ride in the…
Read MoreVideo: How to Brush Your Teeth
We found this video that shows how to properly brush your teeth. Important points: brush at the gum-line. Never use hard back and forth motion. Nice gentle circular motion is best. Click Here to view the video on YouTube.
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