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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...
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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...
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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...
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People of all ages may have special conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, mental retardation, Down syndrome, genetic disorders, Alzheimer’s disease or arthritis. Each of these people has the same basic dental needs we all do: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a balanced diet. Caregivers may need to provide...
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Pregnancy is very special time. You’ll want to think about taking good care of yourself and getting your baby’s life off to a healthy start. Your oral health is an important part of your overall health, and good oral health habits not only help prevent oral problems during pregnancy, they also affect the health of...
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Natural rubber latex, derived from a milky substance found in rubber trees, it is a common ingredient found in many consumer products. Balloons, balls, rubber bands and shoes are a few products that contain latex. Many medical or dental supplies and devices, such as masks, gloves, syringes, catheters, dressings, tape and bandages are also fabricated...
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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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Decay in infants and children is called baby bottle tooth decay. It can destroy the teeth and most often occurs in the upper front teeth. But other teeth may also be affected. What causes baby bottle tooth decay? Decay occurs when sweetened liquids are given and are left clinging to an infant’s teeth for long...
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