The state of oral health in Canada

 Maintaining good oral health is vital in supporting one's overall health. This is because good oral health not only enables communication, respiration, it is also significant to nutrition, and it helps protect against harmful microbial germs. Moreover, it contributes to enhancing a person's physical appearance and boosting their confidence. Recently,

How can crooked teeth impact your health

 Crooked teeth do more than just give you a bad smile, it can also seriously affect your health. The truth is, having crooked teeth is not just a circumstance of reduced aesthetics, but they are also more difficult to clean! A build-up of bacteria and plaque in the mouth can

The importance of preventive dentistry

 As the name implies, preventive dentistry refers to the maintenance of oral health in order to prevent oral health problems in the future. This may be as simple as flossing or brushing to take care of teeth and gums because oral hygiene and health affect the health of the entire

Ottawa Dental Society celebrates 125 years by giving back

 ABOVE: Dr. Micaela Fitzgerald, Dr. Tanya Bracanovich and Dr. Jaideep Lal Photos: by Sean Sisk Photography On November 22, 1895 a group of dentists gathered at the Russell House Hotel on the corner of Elgin and Sparks Street. This was the inaugural meeting of the Eastern Ontario Dental Association, meant to

Teeth In a Day

 Dental implant technology has changed significantly and in doing so has revolutionized care. Traditionally, patients may have been reluctant to get dental help. Because they may not wanted to have a period without teeth while the implants integrate with the bone. The traditional procedure requires removal of the teeth, placement

Understanding jaw durgery

 by Dr. Taylor McGuire, DDS, MSc, BSc, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOMS Corrective jaw, or orthognathic surgery is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to correct a wide range of dentofacial deformities, including the misalignment of the face, jaws and teeth. This type of surgery affords patients functional improvements with

It’s Time to Include Dental Health in the Healthcare System

 Canada’s most vulnerable populations have the highest rates of dental pain, decay, disease and the worst access to care. There are many reasons why some Canadians choose not to go to the dentist, but a new report released recently from the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) found that cost

Understanding Dental Implants

 In 1983, following a successful five-year replication study at the University of Toronto, a new and exciting phase of Canadian dentistry began. For the first time, implants were available to the dental public in North America. These implants were placed by dental specialists, primarily Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS). In

Dr. Shadi Shadid – The Dentist Who Gives You a Reason to Smile

 Humour, warmth, understanding and excellent care. These are the things you can expect when you walk through the door at Dentistry at the Crossing. Ditching the guilty lectures on plaque build up or swollen gums, Dr. Shadi Shadid, the charismatic owner of Dentistry at the Crossing, instead focuses on the

Those Pesky Wisdom Teeth

 By: Dr. Samuel Kucey, DDS, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOMS In North America, it is a rite of passage to be considered for removal of wisdom teeth, particularly in the orthodontic population. The first appearance of wisdom teeth occurs in the early teens and is complete in the late teens. Sometimes the jaw

Three Tips for National Dental Hygiene Month?

 Halloween is the Perfect Time to Take Measures for Lasting Fresh Breath and Oral Health Halloween kicks off a series of holidays celebrated with delicious treats, from yummy chocolate candies to gut-busting dinners to seasonal alcoholic beverages. While most parents will make sure their kids brush after eating their treats,

A Lesson in Orthodontics: From Then to Now

 Attempts to mold teeth by external forces have been reported as far back as the ancient Greeks. Children would place ever-increasing sized pebbles into their mouths and force them up into the palate with their tongues to increase the volume of the palate. The rationale was to increase the palate