Smart Dental Hygiene Blog

Regular dental hygiene visits are a perfect time to speak to the dentist about concerns that you may have with regards to your oral health (or that of someone under your care)…

Cavities and decay – Due to the poor diet and lack of fluoride, when many of today’s seniors were growing up, they had a higher tendency to develop decay at a younger…

North Americans are generally leading longer and healthier lives. Today’s seniors are also enjoying good oral health, keeping their natural teeth longer than previous generations. The maintenance of good oral health is…

More people retain their own teeth to the old age nowadays as the access to dental and dental hygiene services is becoming easier and easier.

You probably have seen the advertisements of independent Dental Hygiene offices in the newspaper or on social media, or on the streets. Have you ever wander what it is? How is it…

Pregnancy Gingivitis- Affects almost 50% of all pregnant women. It is caused by bacteria that form colonies on your teeth and gums. Pregnancy hormones cause excessive reaction of the gums in contact…

Many pregnant women experience swollen, red and bleeding gums during pregnancy. It is so common, that there is a popular belief that it is a normal occurrence during this state. You’ve probably…

Have you ever thought about medical and dental services being very expensive? For the basic medical services in Canada we are covered with the universal health benefits. We go to the doctor…

Tooth decay is caused by a variety of things. In medical terms, cavities are called caries. They are caused by long-term destructive forces acting on tooth structures such as enamel and the…

Canker sores and cold sores are often confused, but they are completely unrelated. Both can be painful, but knowing the differences can help you treat them.