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Jul 06
1

Some Bad Food & Drinks For Your Teeth

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What you eat says a lot about your oral health. There are certain foods and drinks, that can cause problems. We listed some below, check it out!!!

Popcorn

Put down that bowl of microwave popcorn. “Countless number of people come in with cracked teeth from eating half-popped popcorn kernels, not to mention the sneaky husk. Popcorn husk is notorious for finding its way in between teeth and causing gum pain.

White Bread

There’s nothing quite as tasty as a piece of toasted white bread with a little butter.  Unfortunately, your teeth disagree with your taste buds.  White bread is packed full of sugar.  As you chew, you masticate the bread into a gummy, sugary paste that sticks to your teeth and gets into your gums.  If you’re not a diligent brusher, these sugars can cause cavities!  When you’re selecting your bread, go for types that aren’t as high in refined sugars. 

Ice

Ice couldn’t possibly be bad for you.  It’s just frozen water.  It’s calorie and additive-free.  Think again!  Chewing ice causes undue wear and tear on your teeth.  Crunching down on a fresh ice cube can damage the enamel on your teeth.  It’s even possible to crack or chip your teeth while eating ice.  We’ve even seen crowns come loose as the result of avid ice chewing!  If you find yourself craving ice, it may be the result of low iron. 

Carbonated Drinks

Soda.  Pop.  Coke.  No matter what you call it, it’s not particularly good for your teeth.  New studies suggest that it can be as terrible for your teeth as certain illicit drugs.  The acid in carbonated sodas slowly breaks down your tooth enamel over time.  Drinking a full-sugar soda is even worse.  The bacteria in your mouth love sugar and the byproduct that they excrete is one of the leading causes of bad breath.  And if those reasons weren’t enough, carbonated drinks with dyes in them can permanently stain your teeth. 

Coffee

Is the best part of waking up worth damaging your teeth?  Coffee (or tea) in their naturally brewed forms can actually be good for you.  However, many people can’t stomach the taste of black coffee without a hint of something sweet.  As we’ve mentioned, sugar is just not good for your mouth.  And unfortunately, neither is caffeine.  Caffeinated beverages actually dehydrate you, and dry your mouth out.  A lack of saliva hastens tooth decay.  Additionally, coffee has been known to stain your teeth, not to mention it makes your breath smell bad.  We’re not saying you have to give up coffee, but be mindful, and drink plenty of water afterward!

Breath Mints

This might come as a shock, but those sweet little treats that are meant to freshen our breath can actually make it worse and damage your teeth.  The fact of the matter is that most mints are made mostly of sugar.  We suck on mints, usually stashing them in our cheeks to enjoy them slowly over time.  But because of this, the bacteria in our mouths have a literal field day with that lump of sugar slowly melting against our teeth.  The best way around this is to opt for a sugar-free mint or gum to prevent the bacteria from feasting.

Wine

Like coffee, red wine also has tannic acid. A dry mouth causes bad breath, and a lack of saliva also contributes to the growth of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Saliva washes away the bacteria that cause cavities. White wine isn’t necessarily a better option — it’s more acidic than red, and all alcoholic beverages dry out the mouth. 

Dried fruit. Although fruit in any form seems like a healthy snack, it’s best to avoid the dried variety. Dried fruit is high in sugar and can easily become lodged between the teeth, which promotes bacteria buildup.

We know you can’t rule out all these things but you can keep them top of mind to preserve your teeth.

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Jan 06
2

Brushing Too Hard is Not Good!

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“Brushing your teeth too hard can lead to oral health problems and put your mouth at risk for tooth abrasion, tooth sensitivity, and gum recession”. Dr. Rob Andrew Urban Smiles

We recommend that you brush for two full minutes — 30 seconds in each quadrant of your mouth — twice a day. Use the timer on your phone or choose an electric toothbrush that alerts you every 30 seconds. 

Proper Brushing Technique

If your toothbrush bristles become frayed very quickly, or your gums are often sore after your brush, there is a good chance that you are applying too much pressure. Here are some tips to help you properly clean your teeth:

  • Make sure you are using a soft-bristled toothbrush.
  • Hold the brush at a 45-degree angle against your teeth and use short, tooth-wide strokes.
  • You should feel the bristles against your gums, but you should never “smash” them down.
  • Holding your toothbrush in your non-dominant hand may help you to lighten up on the amount of pressure you apply.
  • If you use an electric toothbrush, you do not have to press it hard against your teeth; just make sure it makes contact with them.
  • The next time you visit us, ask Dr. Rob or one of the dental hygienists for tips on how you can improve your at-home oral hygiene routine. They will be happy to give you some advice.

Your toothbrush is one of your best friends in your efforts to maintain great oral health… but only if you use it the right way.

Below are some fun facts about teeth we thought you’d enjoy learning about.

  • Teeth start to form even before you are born—milk teeth or baby teeth start to form when the baby is in the womb, but they come through when the child is between 6-12 months old.
  • Humans have only two sets of teeth in their entire lifetime—baby teeth and permanent teeth. Once you have your permanent teeth, make sure you take good care of them.
  • No two people have the same set of teeth—your teeth are as unique as your fingerprint, so be proud of your unique set of teeth.
  • Your mouth produces over 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime—that’s enough to fill two swimming pools. Saliva has many uses, including assisting you with your digestion and protects your teeth from bacteria in your mouth.
  • An average person spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth over their lifetime.

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Dec 10
1

Dr. Rob’s Great Christmas Gift Idea

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It may look as if you’re giving the gift of an electric toothbrush, but what you’re really giving is the gift of…better oral health according to Dr. Rob Andrew and he highly recommends the Oral B electric toothbrush and the Philips Sonicare. Making the perfect Christmas gift this year.   

The Oral B Pro 1000

  • Clinically proven superior 3D cleaning oscillates and pulsates to break up and remove up to 300 percentage more plaque along the gum line than a regular manual toothbrush
  • The pressure sensor stops the pulsation movement if you brush too hard and the in handle timer helps you brush for a dentist recommended 2 minutes
  • 1 Mode, Daily Clean, rotates to break up and sweep away plaque
  • Included in pack: 1 Oral B Professional Handle, 1 CrossAction Brush head and 1 charger
  • Compatible with the following replacement toothbrush heads: CrossAction, 3D White, Sensitive Clean, Precision Clean, FlossAction, Deep Sweep, Ortho and Dual Clean. Does not fit iO brush heads
  • Packaging may vary, Refill color may vary
  • In-handle timer pulses every 30 seconds to let you know when to switch areas of the mouth

Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean Smart 9750 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush 

  • Philips Sonicare best ever toothbrush for the most exceptional clean and complete care
  • Removes up to 10X more plaque and improves gum health up to 7X in just 2 weeks (in gum health mode vs. A manual toothbrush)
  • Removes up to 100% more stains in just 3 days (in white+ mode vs. A manual toothbrush)
  • 4 different smart brush head types automatically pair with the appropriate brushing mode and smart sensors provide real time feedback
  • 5 modes: clean, white+, deep clean+, gum health, TongueCare & 3 intensity levels

Not many people realize how good oral health is a gift in itself. Straight, shiny, white teeth exude confidence, health, and beauty. Not only do the appearance and health of your smile make you feel better, but it makes other people happier, too. Achieving and maintaining this gift challenges some people. Soon, their once beautiful smile is plagued with plaque and cavities. The most common reason being bad dental habits and routines.

With an electric toothbrush, maintaining your oral health becomes easier than ever before. Electric toothbrushes can remove more plaque, stimulate the gums, and remove bacteria from those hard-to-reach places.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

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Nov 17
2

Dear Popcorn, We Love You But Might Have To Say Goodbye.

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You are such a treat. Whether you’re with us at the movies, at a sporting event, in the park or cozy in our own homes, you make everything better. You bring us together. You inspire us to spend time with one another, sharing your goodness, sharing laughter, sharing fun.

Your always been there for us, for as long as we can remember. You help us grow closer to one another, and to make memories that can’t possibly be erased. For all this and more, Popcorn – we love you! but might have to say goodbye to preserve our teeth.

Most of us love Popcorn but is it good for our teeth?

Eating popcorn can cause lasting damage to your teeth

While it’s almost impossible to eat popcorn without getting some stuck in your teeth, you can act quickly to help mitigate any damage. With a healthy flossing you should be able to get those thin husks out from between your teeth. The word healthy needs to be emphasized, because unfortunately, if you don’t clean them out it can lead to infection and even an abscess.

Those hard, un popped kernels are very good at breaking and cracking teeth. Be careful as you devour a big handful, especially if it’s at the bottom of the bag. Cracked teeth usually means you’ll be in need of a crown which can be expensive.

They’re hard enough to chip a tooth if you crunch down on one of them by accident or on purpose. However, popcorn actually poses a double threat. The thin shell that covers the kernel can actually get stuck between your teeth or between your tooth and gum, giving bacteria a source of food and promoting tooth decay.

Damage Caused to Teeth by Un-Popped Popcorn Kernels

If you bite down on an un-popped popcorn kernel you could experience:

  • A cracked tooth
  • A broken tooth
  • Inflamed gums

Damage Caused to Teeth by Popcorn Hulls

If a popcorn hull it is not dislodged from your gums and teeth it can lead to any one of the following consequences:

  • Bone loss
  • A “Popcorn Abscess”
  • Decay leading to a cavity
  • Tooth deterioration
  • Loss of the tooth altogether

We’re not saying you can’t eat popcorn but please be careful.

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Nov 20
2

DRY MOUTH

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For most, dry mouth is not a common thing but as you grow older it does become a common problem. Most likely caused by dehydration, or by simply sleeping with an open mouth.

Unfortunately, for others, dry mouth is a chronic problem that can have a distressing impact on day-to-day life. In addition to the physical side effects, it can also leave people feeling far less confident in social situations, to the point where eating and speaking in public becomes upsetting.

Current research estimates that around one in four adults suffer from the condition and this number rises to 40% in the over-55s. This makes dry mouth one of the most common oral health problems.

To help you understand more about dry mouth, here are some facts about the condition and our best advice for managing it.

Top Eight facts about dry mouth:

1. Dry mouth or ‘xerostomia’ is a condition that affects the flow of saliva, causing your mouth to feel dry.

2. Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work properly. Saliva keeps your mouth moist, and it helps to break down your food and helps you to swallow. It also acts as a cleanser, neutralizing plaque acids. It is constantly washing around your mouth and teeth, fighting tooth decay and helping to keep your teeth clean.

3. Having less saliva can also affect the taste of food and makes it harder to eat drier foods. Sometimes it can affect your speech and it makes people more likely to have bad breath.

4. Dry mouth is usually worse at night when the mouth produces less saliva than in the daytime.

5. Dry mouth can cause the mouth to become sore and there is a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

6. It can be caused as a result of old age, or, quite often it is a side effect of medication – especially heart, blood pressure, and depression tablets. Your doctor, pharmacist or dental team should be able to tell you whether your medication can cause problems.

7. Women are more likely to suffer from the chronic dry mouth than men (27 percent compared to 21 percent).

8. Studies have shown that those that suffer from the chronic dry mouth also have a higher risk of mental health illnesses and social anxiety.

Top Four tips:

1. Make sure you regularly visit your dentist – You have a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease with dry mouth, and these can get worse quicker than usual. So it is important to visit your dental team regularly. They will tell you how often you should visit.

2. It is important to use a fluoride toothpaste containing at least 1350 to 1500ppm (parts per million) of fluoride. Be aware that some products contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS), and some people with dry mouth find this can irritate the mouth and make the condition worse.

3. There are many products designed to help your mouth stay moist and comfortable. These are usually gels or sprays. Some have extra ingredients that may help prevent tooth and gum problems. There are also special products to help with your day-to-day oral hygiene (for example toothpaste and mouth rinses).

4. Chewing sugar-free gum can help ease dry mouth as it encourages your mouth to make saliva. Your dental team might recommend products such as rinses, gels, pastes, and lozenges which you can get from the pharmacist.

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Jun 07
4

How to Choose the Right Electric Toothbrush for you.

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Buying the right electric toothbrush and using the right toothpaste. When looking for an electric toothbrush, we would recommend buying one with the following features:

What the best electric toothbrush has:

  • Simple operation. Electric toothbrushes should be comfortable to hold and easy to use, with simple controls that don’t require an engineering degree to decipher. The brush heads’ movement and size should make it easy to manipulate in the mouth.
  • Helpful features. A two-minute timer with 30-second intervals is almost a must-have in electric toothbrushes, since prompting you to brush for two minutes is their main purpose. Other features like travel cases and charging stands may not be necessary but might be handy depending upon your available space and your lifestyle.
  • Good performance. An electric toothbrush should run smoothly and consistently, without any hitches or surges when warning you to change quadrants. A water flosser should not leak or spray from the nozzle, handle or connector.
  • Long-term durability. Durability is extremely important when it comes to electric toothbrushes and flossers, which already have ongoing costs for replacement brush heads and jet picks. For best performance, brush heads should be replaced every three months; jet picks for water flossers should be replaced every six months.

5 Electric Tooth Brushes at the Top of the Class.

Philips Sonicare- Diamond Clean

  • Removes up to 10x more plaque than a manual toothbrush
  • Improves gum health in only two weeks
  • Whitens teeth in just one week
  • 5 brushing modes
  • Diamond Clean brush head for Philips Sonicare’ s best whitening and Adaptive Clean brush head for Philips Sonicare’ s best plaque removal

Oral-B Pro Power Rechargeable 1000

  • Removes 300% more plaque along the gum line than a regular manual toothbrush
  • Senses when you brush too hard with pressure sensor
  • In-handle timer pulses every 30 seconds to let you know when to switch areas of the mouth
  • Rechargeable battery toothbrush with 1 mode – Daily Clean
  • Compatible with Oral-B brush heads for every oral care need: CrossAction, FlossAction, Precision Clean, 3D White, Sensitive Gum Care, Deep Sweep, Dual Clean
  • In-handle timer pulses every 30 seconds to let you know when to switch areas of the mouth

Philips Sonicare-2 HX6211/04

  • Electric rechargeable toothbrush removes up to 6x more plaque than a manual toothbrush
  • Removes up to 6x more plaque than a manual toothbrush
  • Patented sonic technology: With up to 31,000 brush strokes per minute, dynamic fluid action helps clean between teeth and along the gum line
  • Smartimer encourages 2 minutes of brushing as recommended by dentists
  • Easy-start feature slowly increases power over first 14 uses making the switch to Philips Sonicare easy
  • Two-color battery charge indicator lets you know when to recharge. 2 weeks battery life

Pursonic High Power S520

  • Comes with 12 brush heads, 2 hygienic travel caps, 2 interdental brush heads, 2 tongue cleaners, and 2 floss holders
  • 2 minute timer with a 30 second vibrate alert in order to remind you to brush a different quadrant of your mouth
  • 40,000 sonic strokes per minute to effectively remove plaque without irritating your gums
  • 4 colour coated brush heads are great to share this product with up to 4 different users
  • 1 year warranty

Waterpik Sensonic SR-3000

  • More effective sonic toothbrushing for healthier gums and brighter teeth
  • State-of-the-art sonic technology delivering powerful, yet gentle plaque removal
  • Features advanced brush head design, with extra-soft, end-rounded bristles, gently targets those hard to reach areas between teeth
  • Ergonomic handle, 3 brush heads, 2 speed settings, 2-minute timer with a 30-second quadrant pacer, and a premium hard-sided travel case
  • Any warranty will be voided through the sale and use of the product outside North America. Shipment outside of North America is prohibited by Waterpik

We really hope this helped, but keep in mind prices vary on these five. Look around and shop around and find the best one for YOU!

Make your next appointment with Urban Smiles Family Dental and Dr. Rob Andrew. Hoping to see you soon.

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May 23
3

15 Fun Facts about Teeth

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Here at Urban Smiles Family Dental with Dr. Rob Andrew we believe it’s important to not only treat our patients with high quality care, but to educate them about their oral health so they can be empowered to live healthy lives.

Below are 15 fun facts about teeth we thought you’d enjoy learning about.

  1. Today’s tooth fairy needs a lot more silver than she did in 1900, when she left an average of twelve cents. In 1998, the tooth fairy left an average of one dollar. In 2019, the going rate for a lost tooth reached an all-time high with an average rate for of $3.70 per tooth.
  2. The enamel on the top surface on your tooth is the hardest part of your entire body.
  3. Teeth start to form even before you are born—milk teeth or baby teeth start to form when the baby is in the womb, but they come through when the child is between 6-12 months old.
  4. Humans use four different types of teeth (incisors, canine, premolars, and molars) to cut, tear and grind their food.
  5. Humans have only two sets of teeth in their entire lifetime—baby teeth and permanent teeth. Once you have your permanent teeth, make sure you take good care of them.
  6. No two people have the same set of teeth—your teeth are as unique as your fingerprint, so be proud of your unique set of teeth.
  7. Your mouth produces over 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime—that’s enough to fill two swimming pools. Saliva has many uses, including assisting you with your digestion and protects your teeth from bacteria in your mouth.
  8. An average person spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth over their lifetime.
  9. Many diseases are linked to your oral health, including heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
  10. One third of your tooth is underneath your gums—that means only two thirds of your tooth’s length is visible.
  11. If you get your tooth knocked out, put it in milk and hold it in your mouth—this will help your tooth to survive longer. Make sure you see a dentist right away.
  12. On September 20th, China celebrates “Love your Teeth Day” – a national holiday promoting oral awareness among its 1.2 billion people.
  13. Certain cheeses including aged cheddar, swiss and monterey jack have been found to protect teeth from decay.
  14. Not only is tooth decay the most common and widespread disease of humankind, it is the oldest. Skulls of pre-historic humans have been examined and tooth decay has been found.
  15. Athletes are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth when not wearing a mouth guard during athletic activities.

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May 15
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Who Invented Dental Floss?

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Mr. Levi Spear Parmly, a dentist from New Orleans,working in Canada is credited with inventing the first form of dental floss. In 1819, he recommended running a waxen silk thread “through the interstices of the teeth, between their necks and the arches of the gum, to dislodge that irritating matter which no brush can remove and which is the real source of disease. He considered this the most important part of oral care. Floss was not commercially available until 1882, when the Codman and Shurtleft company started producing unwaxed silk floss. In 1898, the Johnson & Johnson Corporation received the first patent for dental floss that was made from the same silk material used by doctors for silk stitches.

One of the earliest depictions of the use of dental floss in literary fiction is found in James Joyce’s famous novel Ulysses (serialized 1918–1920), but the adoption of floss was low before World War II. During the war, nylon floss was developed by physician Charles C. Bass. Nylon floss was found to be better than silk because of its greater abrasion resistance and because it could be produced in great lengths and at various sizes.

Floss became part of American and Canadian daily personal care routines in the 1970s.]

Dental Floss Innovations (1940-1950)

During the 1940s, nylon replaced silk as the material for dental floss. Its consistent texture and resistance to shredding were an improvement over the silk versions. The use of nylon also allowed for the development of waxed floss in the 1940s, and for the development of dental tape in the 1950s.

Dental Floss Today

Since then, the variety of types of dental floss has expanded to include newer materials such as Gore-Tex, and different textures such as spongy floss and soft floss. And today’s floss has other features to make flossing easier. For example, floss with stiffened ends is designed to help with flossing around braces or other dental appliances.

Today, floss is a key part of twice daily brushing, daily flossing, and regular use of a mouthwash that make up a healthy routine for maintaining your oral health.

Factors to be considered when choosing the right Floss or whether the use of floss as an interdental cleaning device is appropriate may be based on:

  • The tightness of the contact area: determines the width of floss
  • The contour of the gingival tissue
  • The roughness of the interproximal surface
  • The client’s manual dexterity and preference: to determine if supplemental device is required

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Nov 06
5

The Man With The Peaches & Cream Smile

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A starched shirt, crisp and tailored, shaping your Monday-Thru-Friday body like a glove.  A close shave, a spritz of cologne, and a fresh cut.  You accessorize appropriately, pairing the perfect tie, socks and pocket square with your blazer.  You’re ready for the big event.

“Cheese!”  You smile, revealing peaches and cream corn rows of a regular brush, floss and semi-annual cleaning.  Could it be better?  Sure.  You grind your teeth at night, you brush on occasion, you floss with the regularity of Cleveland Browns playoff wins.

Coffee, tea, wine, blueberries, tobacco… there are many reasons why one would have stained teeth.  But the reasons to have white teeth are far more plentiful.

Are your teeth made of wood? 

Your smile lights up a room.  It’s a chandelier, set to a moment.  Laugh, and it lights up a room.

Pearls that showcase the gateway to your soul.  When was the last time you saw yellow pearls?

Smile.  You’re taking a picture in a poorly lit room, with a limited lense.  Your teeth will show.  Are they yellow?

“Do you like yellow teeth?  Are you a yellow teeth man?  Do you only date people with yellow teeth?”

“Are yellow teeth part of your identity?”

Do you like yellow?  When you smile, do people yell, “Taxi!”, as if they’re hailing a Yellow Cab?

Do you notice people using the descriptor, “bananas”, in place of “crazy/strange/weird..” while in your presence?  You hear, “…it was all yellow…” on the radio.  A chorus from a Coldplay song.  And you immediately assume it was dedicated to you.

You know when you spill mustard on a crisp linen shirt?  It’s noticeable.  But not in a good way…

“Perhaps your smile looks great… In a black and white filter.”

“I really think that your smile looks amazing…. When you’re on the telephone.”

“You should smile more often.  This room could use some color.”

“What does a great smile get you in this world?  Seriously…. I’m asking… Please ask someone with a great smile.”

“I am so exhausted right now.  Smile please.  A blast of your breath will wake me up.”

“Are you brightening your teeth?  No- not you.  Was talking to someone that you were standing near.”

“You know how you can buy teeth whitening kits?  What kind of kit did you buy?  A darkening kit?”

“I really like having white teeth.”  Me.

“I really like having stained teeth.”  You.

Urban Smiles Family Dental can help you achieve a whiter smile.  Why wait?

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Oct 16
1

Does your smile look like a Jack O Lantern?

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Does your smile look like a Jack O Lantern?  Does your breath smell like an open grave?  October marks the beginning of a very busy season, where you’ll be sure to encounter many, from Thanksgiving to Halloween; Christmas to Christmas Parties; New Years, and beyond.  You’ll want to visit Dr. Rob Andrew and the team sooner than later, to ensure that your teeth, gums, breath, etc. are in tip top shape.

 

Speaking of breath, the leading causes of bad breath, according to the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org) are food, tobacco products, poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, medications, infections of the mouth; other mouth, nose and throat conditions, etc.

 

Tobacco use may be down in Canada, according to a 2011 Stats Canada poll, 19.9%- a reduction from 25.9% in 2001 (Canadians aged 12+), but it’s still an issue for some, and many are probably unaware of the impact their habit may have on their oral health.  Cessation products are aplenty, with gums, patches, vape pens, and E Cigarettes available to those looking to quit.  Talk to your doctor about options, and talk to your dentist about the current state of your oral health.

 

Oral rinses, gum, floss… even drinking water- these things can help.  Consult your dental team at Urban Smiles Family Dental for any and all advice on keeping things fresh as a pumpkin.  First impressions are important, and no one wants to be known as the person with the avoidable breath.  Garlic, onions, coffee… we all know the affect that these foods have on our breath.  Halloween will bring the erosion heavy sugars and hard candies that can crack teeth.  It’s important to schedule regular checkups and to keep our dentists and hygienists apprised with any concerns we may have, regarding our oral health.

 

Urban Smiles is a family-centric, community-minded dental office that aspires to be the pinnacle of dental care, with unprecedented attention to patients and their oral health.

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