Good oral health goes beyond brushing and flossing. Your mouth plays many more roles than you think. But what is actually in your mouth? Well, In addition to your teeth, your mouth is made up with gums, oral mucosa, upper and lower jaw, the tongue, salivary glands, the uvula, and the frenulum. Oral Mucosa If...Read More
Tobacco is a known risk factor for many chronic diseases. Tobacco is also a major oral health concern for your dentist as it is linked to oral cancer, development and worsening of periodontal disease, poor oral wound healing, dulled taste and smell, and tooth staining. According to the Center for Disease Control, 7 in 10...Read More
Nutrition has the ability to impact our health, activity levels, confidence, and overall that feeling of well-being. While many people have some nutritional knowledge, most times it is based on current trends sourced from the media and anecdotal evidence from friends and family. Having a trusted medical professional with whom you can review your nutritional...Read More
When is the right time to first take your child to the dentist? The answer is when the first tooth erupts in the mouth, no later between one and two! The first visit isn’t about doing real work, it’s to help familiarize the child, create comfortability, association, and trust with their dentist. They’ll get to...Read More
Know someone who is anxious or even fearful of the dentist? Are they compromising their health due to this fear? Are they feeling as if it’s impossible to overcome it? Here at Blackburn Shoppes Dental Centre it is possible. Our staff and office are well equipped and trained in the psychological process of fear of...Read More
Usually a gel or paste, necessary for maintaining good dental health. Toothpaste helps fight periodontal (gum) disease, plaque and bacterial build up. Most toothpastes contain the following ingredients: A combination of abrasives – ie. magnesium carbonate, dehydrated silica gels, calcium carbonate, hydrated aluminum oxides, and phosphate salts “Binders” (what holds the ingredients together) Chalk or...Read More
“Have you been flossing regularly?” A question you’re guaranteed to be asked by your dentist, but how honestly do you answer this? Toothbrushes clean the tops and outer surfaces of gums and teeth but it cannot reach the tight places in between which can eventually lead to serious oral and general health issues down the...Read More
Do you brush twice a day, floss and use mouthwash? Does your breath still have an odour? Chronic bad breath, medically known as Halitosis, is a common occurrence that can be a nuisance to diagnose and be rid of. There are various reasons why you may have bad breath which can be easily identifiable, such...Read More
