National Oral Health Month is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and is supported by the Canadian Dental Association. It is held each April. By promoting better oral health, this month long event encourages Canadians to have a better quality of life. Why This Event? Compared to other parts of the body, people often ignore problems with
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We all want healthy teeth for children. A lot of parents have a hard time judging how much dental care their children need. When do I start? How do I prevent cavities? They’re only baby teeth, so why worry about them? Here are some guidelines that can get you started. When Should Kids Start Brushing
read moreGood manners and bad breath will get you nowhere. –Elvis Costello Everyone has suffered from bad breath at one time or another. If bad breath becomes an ongoing problem, you need to find out the cause of it and handle it. You can’t carry a mouthwash everywhere you go, right? Mouthwash can help, but
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Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are essential to a healthy smile, but did you know nutrition has an effect on your dental health, too? Nutrition and healthy teeth go hand in hand. Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all the food groups promotes healthy teeth and gums. A balanced diet of fruits,
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