by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry, Oral Health
Your tongue can provide some insight into your overall health. Dentists often check the tongue during routine dental exams for a few reasons: To assess overall oral health: The tongue can provide important information about a person’s overall oral health. For...
by Escarpment View Dental | General & Family Dentistry, Oral Health
Oral health is important at any age, but it is especially important for children to develop good oral hygiene habits at an early age. Here are some reasons why: Prevention of tooth decay: Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, and it can lead to...
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 | 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,...
