Choosing a Toothbrush: The Pros and Cons of Electric and Disposable You can’t overestimate the importance of good oral hygiene — not only for dental health, but for your overall wellbeing. In fact, gum disease is a major risk factor for the development of serious health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. From the time
Dental Implants Despite improvements in dental care, millions of Canadians suffer tooth loss — mostly due to tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants are available. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are replacement
What Saliva Does: Dry mouth is more than just feeling thirsty. You get it when your mouth makes very little saliva — or even none at all. What little saliva you have might be thick and stringy. Saliva helps you taste food and drinks and it helps you digest food. It flushes food particles away
Mouth Infections Linked to Dentures Some people who wear dentures get mouth infections, such as: Cheilitis. This is a painful infection that causes inflammation and cracking at the corners of your mouth. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast. Yeast can accumulate in moist areas of your mouth if your dentures don’t fit properly.
