Gums
How to Prevent Dental Decay
How to Prevent Dental Decay As oral health service providers in Saskatoon, preventing dental decay is central to our goal to promote your oral health. Dental decay is a common dental problem that begins with enamel erosion and often without symptoms. As it progresses to form cavities, you may notice increased tooth sensitivity. Discomfort may…
The History of Toothpaste
The History of Toothpaste Our ancestors determined that oral cleaning meant better oral and dental health dating back to 3500-3000 BC, when the Babylonians and Egyptians fashioned early forms of toothbrushes by fraying the ends of twigs. And long before the predecessor of the toothbrush was engineered, as far back as 5000 BC in ancient…
What causes bad breath (halitosis) and could it be a
What causes bad breath (halitosis) and could it be a symptom of other issues? Having bad breath can be embarrassing and harmful to our health if it is chronic. There are several causes for bad breath (otherwise known as halitosis) that range from lifestyle to serious medical conditions. Let's discuss these situations in greater detail…
Two Peas In a Pod: Why Brushing and Flossing Come
Two Peas In a Pod: Why Brushing and Flossing Come Hand-in-Hand Brushing and Flossing, it's a subject we deal with every time we go to the dentist. After a while, it begins to feel like white noise. Sure, we all know that brushing is important, but flossing seems kind of redundant. Do we really need…
Reasons Why Your Gums Bleed
Reasons Why Your Gums Bleed Noticing your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth can be alarming. The big question is: what are the possible causes of your bleeding gums? There can be different reasons why your gums might start to bleed when you brush. Some reasons are temporary while some are of…
