Coffee is like a magic pill to some people because it gives them an instant energy boost. However, it has the opposite effect on your teeth. As an energy drink, coffee can make you feel motivated and even happy. Unfortunately, coffee affects your teeth. Below are the damaging effects of coffee. Tooth Stain The tannins in
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Are you a betting person? If not, then you likely won’t like these odds. Seven out of ten Canadians get diagnosed with gum disease over their lifetimes. If you want to avoid becoming a part of that statistic, you need to take action now. If your gums already bleed, then you could already have a minor
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Rotting teeth severely compromise your oral health. It can result in dental abscesses, tooth loss, cavities, and worse. Unfortunately, the majority of people don’t recognize the sign of teeth decaying and end up with bad teeth and in serious need of a dentist. If we can catch tooth damage early, you can get treatment implemented
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Do you work hard to maintain good oral health? If so, you’re certainly not alone. After all, keeping your smile looking healthy and beautiful is important. But it’s also easier said than done. That’s because it takes discipline and effort to keep your smile white and bright. One of the things most people take for granted
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The tooth fairy can’t work her magic on tooth decay. Most of us remember the tooth fairy paying us after we left our baby teeth under our pillows. Now, as adults, the tooth fairy is but a distant memory, a delusion as sweet as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Decaying teeth can be one of the
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Most people have no problem brushing their teeth twice daily. But when it comes to flossing, only 28% of Canadians floss five times per week. The problem with this is that flossing is just as important as brushing. If you’d like to have clean, healthy teeth that will last a lifetime, you need to develop good flossing
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A sore throat can be a cause for serious concern these days. It’s a symptom of COVID-19. It’s not always caused by COVID, though. It could be a sign of the common cold. Or can wisdom teeth cause sore throat? You never know. Learn all about wisdom teeth’s relationship to a sore throat by reading
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Root canals can be scary, but they’re a vital procedure that you need to get to keep your mouth healthy. It’s best to have it treated the moment that you start to notice the signs. Many root canal symptoms are hard to miss, as they show themselves through pain or discomfort. A root canal is
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Do you wonder if you’re doing enough to maintain your oral health? If you’re not following a good oral hygiene routine, you may start to notice symptoms of gum disease like redness and swollen gums. Gum disease is an infection of the gums that damages the tissue and can eventually weaken the bone that supports
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Would it surprise you to learn that almost half (47.2%) of adults have some form of gum disease? That number rises to 70% in those lucky enough to reach 65. Without treatment, gum disease will cause tooth loss. It can also destroy the bone that supports your teeth. Treatment is available, but preventative care proves to be
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