by Escarpment View Dental | Oral Health
There are several surprising foods that can help keep your teeth clean and healthy: Apples: The crunchy texture of apples can help scrub away plaque and bacteria from the surface of your teeth. Apples also contain high levels of water and fiber, which can help rinse...
by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry, Oral Health
Another holiday season is quickly approaching, and although it may be different than years past, some of our favourite traditions will still be taking place. That means lots of comfort food, extra sweets and the potential to skip out of some elements of our oral care...
by Escarpment View Dental | Oral Health, Uncategorized
When most people think of our overall health, they don’t consider dental health. This could be due to our lack of understanding of oral care or because many of us don’t like going to the dentist. But this mindset has to change, as poor dental health can...
by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry
At Escarpment View Dental, we understand how painful and irritating sensitive teeth can be. It can become a part of your daily life and keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Sensitive teeth can cause you to avoid certain foods and beverages, which can also be...
by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry
Dental anxiety refers to any feelings of fear, hesitancy, anxiety, or stress in a dental setting. Dental anxiety is said to affect approximately 36% of the population, with a further 12% suffering from extreme dental fear. A fear of the dentist isn’t uncommon, but...
by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry, Oral Health
Your dry mouth (Xerostomia) may be a clue about the state of your overall health. This is because dry mouth is not a condition in itself, but a symptom that occurs in relation to many different conditions. Reduced salivary production can change the taste of food,...
by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry
Losing a baby tooth is honest to goodness evidence that your child is growing up. It’s exciting! Taking good care of those primary teeth before they fall out is an important part of your child’s development. If primary teeth fall out anyway, why is it...
by Escarpment View Dental | Oral Health
You may hear the word prebiotics and immediately think of gut health. In recent years, prebiotics and probiotics have become known as an integral part of a healthy stomach and can be found in certain foods. Probiotics are living organisms, while prebiotics are...
by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry
Your teeth shine their brightest after a visit to the dentist. But twice annual cleanings offer you much more than a whiter smile and that fresh sensation. Proper dental care keeps your mouth healthy and can improve your overall sense of well-being in surprising ways....
