Wed15
How Oral Cancer Screenings Work
>123Dentist.com strongly supports oral cancer research and urges all their patients to have regular oral cancer screenings to ensure they remain healthy. The goal of oral cancer screenings is to identify early signs of oral cancer so they can be treated before the cancer cells are allowed to grow and spread.
Oral cancer screenings can occur during your regular check-up appointment with your dentist. During your screening, your dentist will examine the inside of your mouth for any signs of oral cancer. These signs can include red or white...
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Mon13
Using Mouthwash Is More Effective than Brushing Alone
>Although brushing your teeth is effective against plaque, adding mouthwash to the mix can be more effective that just brushing alone. Using mouthwash has many benefits, including significantly reducing the amount of plaque that sticks to your teeth which can make you less susceptible to having oral health concerns such as gingivitis or cavities.
In a study done with 139 adults from the U.S., plaque was reduced by 26.3% for those using a germ killing mouthwash, compared to those using a placebo. Gingivitis was also reduced by 20.4% for those...
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Wed8
The Long Term Effects of Thumb Sucking
>Thumb sucking is a common habit for your child to have before they begin school. Approximately 90% of children between the ages of 2 and 4 suck their thumbs. Thumb sucking only starts to affect your child once they reach 5-6 years of age because that’s when their permanent teeth start to come in. Usually, the reason why children tend to continue thumb sucking is out of habit due to hunger, boredom or stress. At this point, it’s important to try to stop the habit before it leads to any permanent damage to your child’s permanent...
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Tue30
The Benefits of Dental Implants
>Do you have any missing teeth? If you do, dental implants might be a treatment option worth asking about during your next dental check-up.
How dental implants work
A dental implant consists of a small, titanium screw that can serve as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. The screw gets placed in the bone of your upper or lower jaw, which provides a base for your replacement tooth. But don’t worry— it’s not as painful as it seems. Anaesthesia and sedation is used during the treatment to limit patient discomfort...
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Thu25
How Good Is Your Sense Of Taste?
>Your sense of taste is unique, it is like no other. Every single person has a different sense of taste depending on their specific taste buds. Your taste buds reside on your tongue and the roof of your mouth. When you eat or drink, these cells send messages to your brain about how the food tastes. Overall, your taste buds recognize four basic kinds of tastes: sweet, salty, sour and bitter.
Out of all the five senses, your taste is the weakest sense. Your taste buds can change over time and can deteriorate, depending on whether you are a...
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Wed24
How Does Your Tooth Enamel Erode?
>Enamel is the thin, outer lining of your teeth. Your tooth enamel is extremely tough and protects you when you chew, bite, or grind with your teeth. It is transparent, which means you can see right through it. It’s extremely important to take care of your tooth enamel because if it chips or cracks, the damage is permanent and the enamel won’t grow back.
Tooth enamel erodes when acid wears away on your teeth. This can happen in a number of ways, below are just a few of the causes of enamel erosion:
Soft drink consumption
Acid in fruit...
Thu11
Soft Teeth: Myth or Fact?
>Myth. The term “soft teeth” is usually used in reference to having teeth that are more susceptible to tooth decay or sensitivity. It is sometimes used to reference there being a lot of cavities in your family history, which has led you to have a gene pool that’s more vulnerable to cavities and decay.
The concept of soft teeth is a myth—you are in control of your own oral health and your teeth.
Cavities are 100% preventable and cannot be passed down as part of your family gene pool. Just because your parents, aunts, uncles or...
Thu4
4 Ways To Relax So You Don’t Grind Your Teeth
>Teeth grinding is primarily caused by stress. Grinding your teeth is most commonly done at night when you are asleep, so you may or may not be aware that you are grinding your teeth—although you may have a headache and stiffness of your jaw the next morning. In order to tell whether you have been grinding your teeth or not, visit a 123Dentist.com location—a dentist will be able to examine your teeth and let you know if you have been grinding your teeth.
One way to deal with grinding your teeth is to deal with the stress that causes the...
Tue2
7 Reasons to Get Teeth Whitening
>123Dentist.com offers a Zoom!® In Office Teeth Whitening that is an effective way of lighting the natural shade of your teeth. Teeth whitening can’t completely change the colour of your teeth, but it can lighten the current shade of your teeth—making you smile brighter. In just one hour at the dentist’s office, Zoom!® Whitening can whiten your teeth an average of eight shades lighter.
People get their teeth whitened for a number of reasons. Below are the top 7 reasons to get your teeth whitened:
Discolouration—teeth whitening can...
Tue2
123Dentist.com Supports Save a Smile Initiative
>123Dentist.com members Drs. Shivji, Rahmanian, Deljoui, and Vigneault purchased 3 charity cakes at the renowned 13th Annual Toothfairy Gala to support the Save a Smile Initiative charity, a community-based dental health program established by the BC Dental Association dedicated to providing urgent dental care for low-income children.
Learn more about the wonderful Save a Smile initiative by clicking here.
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Tue26
How Often Should I See My Dentist For Healthy Teeth?
>When you go in for a cleaning, you want to make sure your teeth are clean and healthy. Our 123Dentist.com Community Network recommends that you visit your dentist at least every 6 months for a regular cleaning and check-up appointment. If your dentist or hygienist recommends that you come in more often for a cleaning, it is most likely based on your current oral health concerns.
How Regular Cleanings Can Keep Your Teeth Healthy
There are several benefits to having your teeth regularly cleaned. Regular cleanings can help identify the problems...
Fri22
Mouth Sores? What You Can Do
>If you have a mouth sore, it is most likely a canker sore. About 20% of Canadians have a canker sore at any given time. A canker sore can develop on your tongue, the inside of your mouth or the base of your gums. Canker sores usually are white in colour with a red border.
Canker sores are common for people between 10-40 years of age, and occur most commonly for women. Canker sores aren’t contagious but can be hereditary. If you have a canker sore, you may feel burning or tingling around the area with the canker sore. You may experience pain...
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Tue19
How To Find Confidence In Your Smile
>Smiling plays a huge part in our social interactions. It can make people feel good, offer comfort, and even reduce stress. The 123Dentist.com Community Network encourage our patients to feel confident about their smiles so they can show off their beautiful teeth and feel good about their oral health. But when you lack confidence in your smile, it can be hard to feel comfortable smiling regularly. So here are some tips that might help you find confidence in your smile so you can have the many benefits associated with smiling...
Thu14
Research Shows Tooth Decay Bacteria Has Evolves As Our Diet Changes
>Researchers from the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA in the University of Adelaide have discovered a change in the bacteria responsible for tooth decay. The change occurred as our diet changed over the centuries. Compared to our mouths now, Mesolithic hunters and gathers had healthier mouths with almost no oral health problems such as cavities and gum disease.
Researchers saw this difference by taking DNA from dental plaque belonging to thirty-four prehistoric Northern European skeletons. They noticed that there was a change in the...
Tue12
What Your Oral Hygiene Routine Should Consist Of
>So you’re once again staring at your bathroom mirror, half-asleep, getting ready to brush your teeth. You’re trying to remember what steps to take to make sure your teeth are clean and healthy for the day. You know that your teeth can have a big effect on your appearance and your confidence—so get off to the right start with a healthy oral hygiene routine.
We at 123Dentist.com want to help you keep your healthy oral hygiene routine! Below are some tips on what your oral hygiene routine should look like, so your teeth can remain beautiful...
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Fri8
How Does Toothpaste Work?
>Toothpaste has been around for a long time. There is evidence of toothpaste being used way back in ancient Egypt during the time of the Pharaohs, where they would use powdered rock and mix it with vinegar into a paste.
Of course, toothpaste has come a long way from then and is now in a form that is much easier to use plus it tastes better too!
Our modern-day toothpaste contains a number of different ingredients to be able to effectively clean your teeth without harming your tooth enamel. Below are the main components found in most...
Wed6
How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health
>In today’s hectic, complex world—stress is a common concern for most of us. With unexpected things happening all around you, coping with stress may be difficult and can start to take a toll on your body. A certain level of stress can be positive as it can make you feel more alert and energized. Stress becomes a negative state of mind to be in when you experience challenges or difficulties continuously without any relief or relaxation.
Stress can eventually start to have an effect on both your health and your oral health. Researchers have...
Thu28
Drinking Green Tea Can Strengthen Your Teeth
>Even though green tea has been around for a while, researchers have been fascinated with its many health benefits that are now being discovered and re-discovered. We at 123Dentist.com just came across a great study about the health benefits of green tea and wanted to share it with you!
We all know that drinking green tea is good for your health, but did you know that drinking green tea can also strengthen your teeth and help cleanse your gum line?
A new research study published in Preventive Medicine presented the many health benefits green...
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Tue26
The History of Dental Fillings
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Checking your mouth for fillings or amalgams has become an important part of your dental check-up. Fillings a term we hear often, one that we dread having our dentist say during a check-up, and tend to be our first experience with a dental treatment.
But how did our modern concept of thinking about fillings come about? How were fillings first treated and how far have we come in our diagnoses and treatment for fillings? We at 123Dentist.com were curious and wanted to find out more. Here are some interesting facts that we...
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Fri22
123Dentist.com February Promotions
>Our 123Dentist.com Community Network always encourages you to be proud of your beautiful, dazzling smile. That’s why this February; 123Dentist.com is teaming up with QMFM and The Beat to help you win prizes for flashing your smile. Winning is as easy as 1-2-3!
Concert Date Night
123Dentist.com and QMFM are offering you a chance to win two tickets to the hottest concert in Vancouver for you and a friend, plus dinner and free professional whitening. All you need to do is fill out your information and flash your smile to double your chances of...
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