6 easy steps to prevent cavities

6 easy steps to prevent cavities

What is a cavity? A cavity is a hole in the tooth that is caused by bacteria. Decay occurs when plaque (the sticky substance that forms on teeth) combines with the sugars and/or starches of the food we eat. This combination produces acids that attack tooth enamel....
Yikes ! Bad breath!

Yikes ! Bad breath!

It’s Saturday morning. You roll over and look at your other half and decide to give them a good morning kiss. WAIT!!! What’s been brewing in your mouth overnight? Here’s a question – if we floss and brush before we go to bed and settle down to sleep...
Smiles away !

Smiles away !

A healthy smile is the best smile ! The first-ever Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian Smile Survey (online Ipsos Reid poll conducted 8-14 October 2009), found that 57 percent of Canadians say their smile is important to them, yet surprisingly only 4 percent follow the...