Air Quality
05 Jun 2020
Air quality in our dental office is important to us, It is an extra precaution that our office takes to keep our patients and staff healthy.
We have two Surgically Clean Air Purifiers in our office. These purifiers use multi-stage air purifying technologies that work together to clean, purify and re-energize the indoor air. The six stage filtration system captures dust particles, pollen, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), gases, mold, allergens, viruses, odors (like formaldehyde and smoke), bio-aerosols, and many other pollutants that are found in the inside air in workplaces. The negative ion generator makes indoor feel more pure, clean and energized to help combat fatigue. For an air purifier to deliver its benefits throughout the indoor space it needs to move large volumes of air through its filtration system effectively without impacting those people that are closest to it or being too loud
Check out the video to learn more about our Surgically Clean Air Cleaning System: https://youtu.be/k8PnRs94cZs
HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY TEETH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC?
05 May 2020
As dental offices are closed except for Emergencies, it is a challenge to keep up with regular dental care.
We recommend maintaining good oral health to minimize problems as much as possible. Visit our videos page for instructions on oral hygiene.
If you have a broken tooth or lost a filling, try to keep the area as clean as possible until the office re-opens for regular dental care.
If you are experiencing pain, have had trauma to your teeth, have swelling in your face or suspect and infection, call our Emergency Number to speak to one of the dentists…(705) 274-0360.
We hope that you stay safe and healthy during the Pandemic and we look forward to taking care of your dental needs when the office re-opens!
7 SIMPLE STEPS TO A DIY ORAL CANCER SCREENING
12 Oct 2018
In a well lit room, in front of a mirror, check the mouth and surrounding areas for any unusual lumps/bumps, red/white spots or sores that aren’t healing.
Step 1: Tongue- Stick out your tongue and assess the top, bottom and both sides of your tongue.
Step 2: Lips and Cheeks- Look at the edges around your lips and pull back on your lips and cheeks to look for abnormalities.
Step 3: Floor of Mouth- Place your tongue to the roof of your mouth to inspect the floor of the mouth. Using on finger gently feel around the floor of your mouth for any lumps or bumps.
Step 4: Roof of Mouth- Hold a hand mirror near the bottom lip to see the roof of the mouth.
Step 5: Head and Neck– With four fingers, feel around your hairline, and neck for any swelling or lumps
Step 6: Throat- Stick out your tongue and say “ahhh” and examine your throat.
Step 7: Seek Assistance- Call your health care provider for an examination if you have any concerns. See your dentist for regular check-ups.
MANAGING YOUR DENTAL FEAR
15 Aug 2018
Most people have experienced dental fear at some point in their lives. Try some of these techniques to help alleviate your fears:
- Try simple breathing techniques
- Try not to arrive at your appointment too early as anxiety can increase while sitting in the reception area
- Distract yourself with music
- Ask to watch a movie while having your dental work done
- Let your dental professionals know you have a fear and they will work with you to overcome your fears
WHAT TO DO IF YOU KNOCK OUT A TOOTH
03 Jul 2018
Summer has arrived here in Timmins! Everyone is enjoying the outdoor activities. However, with outdoor fun comes the risk of dental injuries.
Here are some tips on what to do if a tooth gets knocked out:
- Stay calm
- Find the tooth
- Hold the tooth by the crown (white part). Do not touch the root surfaces (the part that is usually under the gum)
- If it is dirty, rinse with cold running water for 10 seconds.
- Keep tooth moist at all times. It can be stored in a glass of milk or in the mouth between the check and the molar teeth, if the patient is old enough to be sure they do not swallow it.
- Seek dental care immediately!
5 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO CHANGE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH!
27 Jun 2018
The American Dental Association recommends that your toothbrush be changed every 3-4 months. This includes both manual toothbrushes and electric toothbrush heads. Here are some tips to help determine if it’s time for a new toothbrush:
BRISTLES: Do the bristles on your toothbrush look flat? Are they bent or crooked? Do the bristles fall out? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is time to replace your toothbrush.
DEBRIS: If there is any debris or dirt at the bottom of the bristles that cannot be removed with rinsing, it is time to throw it out and purchase a new toothbrush.
HAVE YOU BEEN SICK RECENTLY?: If you are sick right now, or have been sick recently it is a good idea to replace your toothbrush. This is to prevent re-infecting yourself with the bacteria that is remaining on your toothbrush.
TOUCHING ANOTHER TOOTHBRUSH: Does your toothbrush touch somebody else’s? If so, you could be swapping bacteria. Keep toothbrushes separate.
PROPER STORAGE: Toothbrushes need to be able to breathe to allow the bacteria to die. It is important not to store your toothbrush in a container.
HOW MUCH TOOTHPASTE ARE YOU USING?
12 Jun 2018
The next time you brush your teeth, take a second and look to see how much toothpaste you have on your toothbrush. Do you cover the head of the toothbrush with toothpaste or do you hardly put any?
Have you ever heard of the saying: less is more? Well this is the case when brushing your teeth. Did you know that you only need to use a “pea size” amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush to effectively clean your teeth, and that children need even less?!
Go ahead, try it! Next time you brush your teeth use a pea size amount of toothpaste and see the difference!
Tooth Brushing Tips
04 Jun 2018
I know you all have probably heard this before. “Make sure you brush your teeth at least twice a day to prevent tartar buildup” But maybe you are asking yourself: “What is the proper way to brush your teeth? Am I doing a good job?” To make your daily brushing routine more effective and simple, here are a few tips for you to improve your oral care:
Be sure to have your toothbrush angled at 45 degrees near the gum line.
It is important to ensure both your gum line and your tooth surface are in contact with the toothbrush bristles
Use a back and forth, up and down gentle motion when brushing
On the inside surfaces of your teeth, adapt your 45 degree angle to the gum line, as on the outer surfaces.
Brush in a circular motion on the biting surfaces of your teeth
Don’t forget to brush your tongue. Many people don’t realize all of the bacteria that are on the surface of the tongue. Brushing the tongue daily will eliminate the bacteria that can cause bad breath.
Brush your tongue in a back to forth motion.
DO NOT brush front to back as this will push bacteria to the back of the throat.
April Is Oral Health Month
08 Apr 2018
Good oral health is important in maintaining a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Untreated dental disease can lead to pain, infections and have an effect on overall health.
Brushing, flossing, a good diet and regular dental care are all important in achieving and maintaining good oral health.
Make your oral health a priority this month!
