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...Read More
If you follow others’ advice to “keep a stiff upper lip” when you are stressed, and you take it literally, you may be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often it happens as we sleep, caused not just by stress and anxiety but by sleep disorders, an abnormal bite or...Read More
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use cold compresses on the area to keep any swelling down. Call your Ottawa family dentist immediately.Read More
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...Read More
Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. If you’re concerned about bad breath, see your Ottawa family dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it’s due to an oral condition, develop...Read More
Do you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist? You might be worrying unnecessarily. With dentistry’s many advances, diagnosis and treatment gets more sophisticated and comfortable every year. It’s often best to share your anxiety when you contact us here at Blackburn Shoppes Dental Centre. If you’re tense or anxious, please let...Read More
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