Seal Out Tooth Decay before It Happens! How can you prevent yourself or your children from getting cavities? it’s easy SEAL THEM OUT… with Sealants! Do you remember why your dental hygienist or dentist put sealants or more commonly known as “white coats”, “clear paint” or “protective paint” on your back teeth when you were younger? […]
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Hygienists in Canada are participating in a wonderful event, help us to share a Gift from your own Heart this Valentine’s Day by spreading the word of what we’re trying to do. It all started with Bev Woods – Ontario Dental Hygienist and founder of the event – who wanted to bring public awareness
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Do you think the cost of a dental cleaning in Calgary is expensive? outrageous? or could you care less about the cost because your health and teeth are worth it? If you think the cost of a dental cleaning is high, then you will find the cost of treating gum disease by a periodontist, or
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Take the test from the DR OZ show http://www.doctoroz.com/quiz/how-clean-your-mouth Dr oz is doing a wonderful job understanding the importance in your oral health follow the link and answer a couple of questions you may be surprised with what you learn. disclaimer: please note that this information was taken off the doctor oz show. This quiz
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Saliva, aka SPIT – is very important. Your may have even been complimented at your dental cleaning appointment by your dental hygienist on your saliva. It usually goes something like this: dental hygienist “wow, you have a lot of saliva” patient (who is now wondering is that good or bad) “what does that mean?” Saliva is very important
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I guess you could say a life of good dental hygiene starts at home. More specifically it starts with young children at home. That means parents, listen up. You have the power to provide your child with the tools and habits that can lead to a cavity free life. That’s right…no cavities. Kids love “cavity-free dental check
Home is where the heart is….and the toothpaste, and the floss.. Read More »
Why can’t you just tell me how much a dental cleaning is? I have answered several of these inquiries, and I realize it can be very frustrating when “shopping for a dental cleaning” in the attempt to get a quoted price. I hope to shed some light on this issue. I have worked in dental clinics for
It’s an enigma, wrapped in an enigma with fluoride on top… Read More »
When your dental hygienist asks you to stick out your tongue, it’s not rude to comply… they are screening for changes to the tongue and tissues inside the mouth that could be signs of oral cancer. You know the drill, or hopefully you have had the experience of an “oral cancer screening”, they grab the end of
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The hygienist I see told me I should be seen every 3 months, is this legit? and what am I being billed for at these appointments? In the past it was customary to fall into the trap of dental insurance dictated “once a year”, or “once every 6 months” frequency of dental cleanings. Often patients
The billing of a dental hygiene appointment demystified… Read More »
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Child is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to eradicating Early Childhood Caries (ECC), the most common of childhood chronic diseases. Our purpose is to conduct research, teach prevention, and promote diagnosis and treatment of ECC world wide. A FREE Infant Oral Health CHECK: for babies 6 months to a year old, was
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