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

Tips to Help You Take Care of Your Mouth

 By Dr. Jessie McAllister A smile is more than just a sign of happiness, it can also reveal a lot about a person’s overall health. After all, your mouth is one of the first places a dentist can spot signs of health issues such as sleep apnea, diabetes, and heart disease.

Health Reform in Ontario Must Include Oral Health

 A healthy mouth is part of a healthy life. The Ontario government’s proposed reform of the provincial health care system is going forward with a glaring omission: primary mouth care. To make this reform truly "Patients First," Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long Term Care, must include primary

Five Things You Might Not Know About Food Insecurity in Canada.

 For many Canadians, food plays a central role in the holiday festivities. But for those experiencing food insecurity, a bountiful feast will not be in the cards this year. Over 4 million Canadians, including 1.15 million children experience some level of food insecurity. Food insecurity, also known as ‘food poverty,’

Robert Milligan: The Secret Behind The Smile

 There are plenty of ways to lose teeth. You can fall off your bike, grind your teeth at night, or lose them from something more drastic. No matter how it may happen, you’d probably go to the dentist to get them replaced. What we rarely wonder though, is where the dentist gets those replacements. In Ottawa, there’s a good