Brush your teeth well, limit your consumption of sugary snacks, use dental floss and see your dentist regularly: you’re undoubtedly familiar with the basic precautions for preventing cavities. But have you heard about dental sealant? [...]
Bruxism is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. This functional problem manifests itself in the form of jaw clenching and teeth grinding. The phenomenon can occur during the day or the [...]
Toothaches can be very painful, so you should take them seriously. Among the most common dental ailments, tooth abscesses and gum abscesses can lead to serious oral health problems. Discover the most frequent causes of [...]
Dentists use occlusal splints, also called “mouth guards,” “night guards” or “bite guards,” in the treatment of bruxism (involuntary teeth grinding). Users wear these appliances on their upper or lower teeth to protect them as [...]
Have you heard about dental tourism? This increasingly popular practice consists of seeking dental care outside the country—mainly in Mexico and Cuba—to benefit from lower costs. An estimated 52,000 Canadians engaged in dental tourism in [...]
Who doesn’t dream of having a dazzling smile? Sparkling white teeth are not only beautiful but also a marker of good health and hygiene. Luckily, numerous options are now available for whitening your teeth. Among [...]
The end of 2022 brought some significant progress in the area of dental health with the arrival of the Canada Dental Benefit. This measure aims to provide coverage for the many children under the age [...]
The primary purpose of dental implants, like that of dentures and partial plates, is to replace missing teeth. By extension, they make it possible to chew food, help support the muscles of the jaw and [...]
What a pleasure it is to warm up with a cup of hot coffee in the winter or cool off with an ice cream in the summer! Except when these seemingly innocuous activities are painful [...]
With regard to dental implements, the toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash are familiar to all of us, but this isn’t necessarily the case when it comes to interdental brushes. However, once you learn how [...]