Posts Tagged ‘canadian dental association’
How Your Dentist Can Save Your (and Your Family’s) Life
In doing some research for this topic I did what most people do these days and I Googled it. And obviously no one actually thinks of dentists as people who save lives. So is it true? Can your dentist actually play a role in increasing longevity?
Read MoreDr. Molly Answers Your Questions about Mercury Fillings
A Patient Asks: I’m curious as to whether or not dentists still use mercury in fillings? Another great question from a patient – thank you so much. To answer your question, yes, there are a number of dentists in North America that still place mercury amalgam fillings.
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Early Childhood Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay can happen when your child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar. This sugar helps bacteria grow. Acids that the bacteria make cause the teeth to decay. Many of the liquids that your child drinks contain sugar, including milk, formula and fruit juices. Eating snacks with sugar also places more sugar on…
Read MoreHey Moms! Have You Heard?
Did you know that the Canadian Dental Association has recently changed their recommendation for what age to take your kids to the dentist for the first time?
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