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 | 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, 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 | 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...