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Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder that harms your overall health and is particularly destructive to teeth. It involves secret repeated binge eating followed by purging—self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting, diuretics or diet pills. The digestive system contains strong acids that break down food. When vomiting is used to purge food from the body,...
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After a tooth is extracted, dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a condition that sometimes occurs. When the socket is slow to heal, the condition can be very painful for about three to five days. When this occurs, the dentist’s treatment may include cleaning the site and placing a medicated dressing in the socket, which helps...
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Reduced saliva flow that results in a dry mouth is a common problem among older adults. It is caused by certain medical disorders and is often a side effect of medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers and diuretics. Some of the common problems associated with dry mouth include a constant sore throat, burning sensation,...
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Your body is like a complex machine. The foods you choose as fuel and how often you “fill up” affect your general health and that of your teeth and gums. Ottawa family dentists are concerned that their patients are consuming record numbers of sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks, and non-nutritious snacks that affect their teeth....
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If you have diabetes, it’s important to keep your medical records up-to-date. Let your Ottawa family dentist know: ◦if you have been diagnosed with diabetes; ◦if the disease is under control; ◦if there has been any other change in your medical history, and; ◦the names of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs you are taking. The...
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Do you feel a sharp pain when you bite down? Does it quickly disappear? Do you avoid certain foods or chew only on one side of your mouth? If this sounds familiar, you may have a cracked tooth. There are many reasons why a tooth might crack: •Chewing on hard objects or foods such as...
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Cavities / Tooth Decay Although tooth decay has declined among young children as a group, it can still be a problem for individual children, and even teens and adults. That’s because plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars or starches, the bacteria in...
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Oral cancer screening is a routine part of a dental examination at your Ottawa family dentist. Regular check-ups, including an examination of the entire mouth, are essential in the early detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions. You may have a very small, but dangerous, oral spot or sore and not be aware of it. Your...
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