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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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