Bad Breath- Be Gone!
Bad Breath- Be Gone!There are millions of bacteria in the mouth, especially in the back of the tongue. These bacteria feed on the debris which accumulates between your teeth and mouth. It is this bacteria that creates a sulphurous compound which in turn creates a bad odor. Factors like drinking alcohol, smoking, some medications,...
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Pain Free Dentistry
Pain Free DentistryAn initial fear of getting dental work done is very common and you are not alone if you feel this way. Unfortunately, you are also not alone if you are avoiding getting a symptom looked at by your dentist because of your fear. Many people suffer as to avert the dental chair....
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Gum Disease – Signs and Prevention
Gum DiseaseInflammation of the gum tissue is called gingivitis. It caused by plaque or calculus build up along the gum line on-setting irritation and swelling. If plaque is not removed from daily brushing and flossing it hardens in tartar. This is just one way that gum disease begins.
Signs that you have gum disease are:
Tooth Extractions – Fear Not!
Tooth Extractions – Fear Not!There are websites online dedicated to the painful scenes in movies where a tooth is extracted, ranking the top 10, 20 even 50 frightening scenes! So when we think of having a tooth pulled many of us are flashing to the scene in Cast Away when Tom Hanks hammers his...
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Root Canals – What You Need to Know
Root Canals – What You Need to KnowAt Chinook Mall Family Dental Clinic, before we recommend a root canal, we collect a thorough dental history of the patient and perform an examination including x-rays. This will support a correct diagnosis of any tooth that may need a root canal.
What is a Root Canal
