Sealants: What are they and how do they help? Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen.
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity Curing the Nail-Biting Habit Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from Drs. Janet Kan and Paul Chapman of Rideau Dental on 4th St can be most effective
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more! Sealants: What are they and how do they help? If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not alone. It’s estimated that as many as one in eight
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I have sensitive teeth. What are my options? Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity All Hallows’ Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored
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Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more! At Rideau Dental on 4th St, we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why brushing or flossing makes them wince or cringe. The answer, usually, is
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Thanksgiving in North America I have sensitive teeth. What are my options? There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including strep and staph, are harmful, while other bacteria are essential for the
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The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration,
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My teeth don’t line up any more. Why? Thanksgiving in North America When was the last time you paid Drs. Janet Kan and Paul Chapman a visit? If you’re like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why people neglect regular dental visits all the time: lack
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Tooth-Colored Fillings The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups If your teeth don’t line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually be applied to any condition that occurs because the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is inflamed. The temporomandibular joint
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Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost My teeth don’t line up any more. Why? Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where bacteria could easily enter. Most patients did not
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