A lack of affordable dental care options contributed to more seeking dental care overseas but, as a dentist, I can tell you it is more of a risk than a cost savings. Improper standards and undertrained dentists are leading to many having “Turkey Teeth.” What Are Turkey Teeth? Turkey teeth refers to a full row
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Many Canadians are finding help for dental care with the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).It is now open to those 65 years old and older, those with a valid disability tax credit certificate and children under 18 years old. Remaining eligible residents will have access to the CDCP by the end of the year. The
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White spots on teeth can be distressing. People want their teeth to be consistent and often try for a whiter, brighter smile. The good news is you can get rid of white spots on your teeth. The bad news is you need to find out what is causing the spots, or dental fluorosis, to get
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Brown discoloration between teeth is usually tartar buildup. Plague eventually hardens and turns into tartar. It accumulates the most in areas that people miss in brushing like the gum line and between teeth. Failing to remove tartar leads to cavities and gum disease. How Does Tartar Develop? Tartar develops from plaque. Bacteria grows on your
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It’s easy to confuse an overbite with buck teeth and many interchange the terms. They are similar but there are variants in each that make them different. Both are dental misalignment issues but how they are set in a person’s mouth is where differences lie. An overbite is when the upper row of teeth project
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Most parents don’t talk to kids about getting wisdom teeth. They just start erupting through the gums and you are informed that you are supposed to go to the dentist to have them removed. Do they need to be removed? What do wisdom teeth do anyway? What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth is the common
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Senior citizens have a different set of dental needs than other age groups and a specialist that works with those needs is going to better serve older citizens. That’s why you should choose a practice like ours that has a senior dentistry specialist in Oshawa. From picking the right procedure to meet a senior citizen’s
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Almost everyone has some issues with morning breath but some have it worse than others. Some factors cause that but the thing to remember is that morning breath is both treatable and preventable, at least to some degree. Why Morning Breath Happens Our bodies slow down when we sleep and that includes saliva production. Saliva
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Braces aren’t a one-size-fits-all all. There are many variations of dental appliances to choose from today and one of those options is ligual braces. These are braces that are placed on the inside of your teeth so they can’t be seen from the outside when you smile or talk. The time for wearing them is
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Cavities should get proper treatment but don’t fall under emergency treatments unless they cause a lot of pain that can’t wait until you can get to the dentist. It takes a while for cavities to develop. The time you plan to get treatment for them depends on what stage they are end. Cavities that are
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Those looking for a dentist may find it helpful to find a family dentist. A family dentist can treat people of all ages from children to senior citizens. Those who use a family dentist find it comforting and practical that one dentist performs services for the entire family. A family dentist relationship can last for
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Early visits to a pediatric dentist may not seem urgent, but they lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles and overall well-being for your child. Dental issues can sneak up on kids, often unnoticed until they become major problems. Early visits, typically recommended within the first 12 months, serve as a preventive measure.
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