gum disease

December 11, 2017
oral health education

Oral Health in British Columbia: Which Symptoms Shouldn’t be Ignored?

No oral symptom should be ignored – ever! Every oral health symptom is a warning that something abnormal is happening in the oral cavity and, if that […]
November 28, 2017
dentist taking x ray

Frequently Asked Questions About X-Rays

1. What is Dental x-rays? Dental x-rays are a form of imaging test that dentists use to learn more about the health of your teeth. A dentist can discover a lot […]
November 16, 2017
sugar dental health

How Does Sugar Damage Your Teeth? Why is Sugar Bad for Your Teeth?

Sugar acts like an acid dissolving the enamel on teeth. Each time you eat a snack containing sugar, the resulting acid attack can last up to […]
November 16, 2017
oral hygiene education

Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Hygiene Education

1. What is the first thing that you will do while going to a regular oral check-up? Before anything is done inside your mouth your dentist will need […]
November 16, 2017
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Is There a Connection? Oral Health and Other Health Conditions

Oral health can no longer be separated from overall health. Unless you are free of dental disease, particularly gum disease – and the other oral health […]
May 5, 2014

How common is gum disease among Canadians? How does it develop?

Surprisingly, 7 out of every 10 Canadians will develop a form of gum disease in their lifetime. Gum disease is the most common dental problem and it is extremely important to prevent it before it occurs. Luckily, it can be very easy to prevent it.