Cancer Treatment and Oral Health
Cancer Treatment and How to Prepare Your Mouth Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with cancer? Are you preparing for treatment? Did you know that prior to undergoing cancer therapy or treatment it is imperative to have your oral health assessed by a professional. Gingivitis, periodontal disease, decay, poor fitting dentures or appliances, […]
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Teeth cleaning, check-ups and dental treatment for kids
We take benefits and social assistance programs like Healthy Smiles. Did you know that your children may be eligible to have their preventative dental care paid for? Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income […]
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Childhood tooth decay. You can prevent it naturally.
Cavities. Tooth Decay. It can be prevented naturally. Children too often experience decay. In the early stages it is painless and can go unidentified without a professional dental examination. Decay is needless and can be prevented. It is the result of many factors including diet, oral hygiene, and bacteria. Everyone has varying risk factors. So […]
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Oral Care for Seniors
Oral health care is vital for seniors (NC)—Statistics Canada estimates seniors represent the fastest growing segment of the Canadian population, a segment expected to reach 9.2 million by 2041. As more Canadians age, proper preventive healthcare, including oral health, becomes increasingly important. Today, most seniors can expect to keep most, if not all, their […]
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What your dental hygienist knows could save your life.
What your dental hygienist knows could save your life (NC)— The eyes may be the windows to the soul but the mouth is a gateway to the rest of the body. We once believed that the worst outcome of poor dental hygiene was tooth loss, but research clearly links oral health to overall health, so […]
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You have a choice! Independent Dental Hygienists provide Dental Care
Independent Dental Hygiene and Hygienists-Choose your dental care provider. The government amended the Dental Hygiene Act in 2007 which made it possible for Registered Dental Hygienists to practice independently. This was done to make preventative dental care more accessible to people in Ontario. Having a healthy mouth is necessary for a healthy body! Don’t put […]
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Caring for Kids Teeth
When do your children need to see a dental professional? I care for kids. The Canadian Dental Association and College of Dental Hygiene Ontario recommend that children first see a dental professional around one year of age. This is when the introduction to the dental environment should take place. The first visit involves familiarization with […]
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Why are you waiting to have your teeth cleaned? A clean smile is a healthy smile!
Don’t wait to schedule your next dental cleaning appointment. Reserve your appointment now at Embrace Dental Hygiene and get a clean healthy smile! Waiting to be due for your dental cleaning appointment? Why? Because your insurance company says so? Well your insurance company does not have your needs or best interests in mind. Your dental hygienist […]
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Oil Pulling and Your Oral Health
Oil pulling-Is it beneficial to your oral health? I am always looking for natural products and remedies to add to my practice. I get questions all the time about different products and practices. I do my best to keep up;) I have researched oil pulling and have many clients who do it and swear by […]
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Acid and your health.
The mouth is a petri dish! I recently read an article regarding acidity and its relationship to cancer and other health conditions on a website called Complete health and happiness. I find it fascinating that the same causative factors in the diseases discussed in this article are involved in tooth decay and periodontal disease. The mouth […]
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