The first phase of the Canadian Dental Care Plan was officially launched across the country Wednesday. While 1.9 million seniors can now access the plan, many other Canadians must wait a bit longer. Starting May 1, coverage became available for seniors aged 70 and older. Seniors aged 65 and above who meet the criteria can … Read more
A dentist has warned that a simple mistake made by Brits when brushing their teeth could be causing them to turn yellow. Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care has shed light on the one error that can lead to tooth discolouration and offered advice on how to avoid it, reports Bristol Live. Dr Hamid advised: … Read more
Half of young children experience low confidence because of their imperfect teeth, according to research. A study, of 2,000 parents and children aged 4-11, revealed 84% feel less confident with their smile and credit their insecurity to missing teeth (20%), them not being “white” (20%), wonky (19%) or gappy (13%). But acclaimed British photographer Ian … Read more
Canada’s health minister met with dentists on Thursday to address concerns about the Canadian Dental Care Plan as the Alberta Dental Association questioned whether enough dentists will sign up to deliver care when the plan starts for seniors in May. Eligible seniors will be able to access oral health-care treatment through the plan (CDCP) as early … Read more
When it comes to the basics of dental hygiene, most people know to follow the key rules ― like brushing twice a day ― but many quickly discount the seemingly-small dental problems that occur. And that can be dangerous. “What a lot of patients don’t understand is your dental health is pertinent to your overall … Read more
Editor Tip: Due to the abrasiveness of most whitening toothpastes, Miami-based board-certified dentist Oscar Sanchez, DDS recommends using this toothpaste two to three times weekly rather than daily. “It does contain fluoride, which helps protect enamel and potassium nitrate, a desensitizing ingredient,” he adds. Product Type: Toothpaste | Active Ingredients: Potassium nitrate, sodium fluoride | … Read more
Editor Tip: We love that this pick comes with reusable handles to keep our fingers out of our mouths when flossing. Flavor: None | Material: Plastic Best Proxabrush: DenTek Easy Brush Why It’s Worth It: Dr. Gelfand notes that for people with wide gaps, braces, crowns, or any super tight spaces in their mouth, a … Read more
A dentist shared some advice most people might be overlooking when brushing their teeth, leading to potential issues. Dr Jonny Stevens, a dentist at Stevens Dental & Ordo, emphasised the importance of looking in the mirror when brushing to ensure an optimal oral hygiene. He admitted to have been horrified at the number of people … Read more
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