https://www.verywellhealth.com/why-does-my-tooth-hurt-1059322

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

This is a generally concise, straight-forward summary of the various causes of tooth pain.

I think it is important to clarify the "abscess" is when the tooth's nerve dies from any cause (a crack, an untreated cavity, gum disease, past trauma, and other reasons).

https://www.medbroadcast.com/channel/oral-care/oral-health-problems/periodontal-disease-treatment

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Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that unfortunately has no cure: once you are diagnosed as having periodontal disease, it is a life-long diagnosis (like cardiovascular disease or diabetes) that we can manage and help get "stable" or into "remission", but it cannot be fully cured or reversed. It is a multifactorial disease with dry mouth (xerostomia), smoking, diabetes, and genetics being known to contribute to it's activity and severity. 

https://www.medbroadcast.com/channel/oral-care/oral-care/proper-flossing-techniques

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As mentioned in the article, if you have not been regularly flossing, you may (should!) notice your gums bleeding during flossing. Unless you are pulling so hard you are hurting yourself, the bleeding is an indication of active gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis).

https://www.perio.org/for-patients/gum-disease-information/gum-disease-and-other-diseases/

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

An excellent, concise article! The key takeaway is: seeing your dentist (and hygienist) as frequently as they recommend is vital not only fit your oral health, but also for your overall health. 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/topics/oral-health/caring-your-teeth-mouth/children.html

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

Something I always like to stress to parents is - toothbrushing is not optional! It can be stressful and challenging while you and your little one are getting used to the routine. But it is important to view it as vital a part of your child’s hygiene routines as diaper changing and bathing. They may not like it, but it has to happen, and eventually they will at least tolerate it, if not enjoy it!

https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/healthy-living/healthy_teeth_for_children

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

This article is a great summary for all parents of infants and young children! A few key points are:

(1) Your child's first visit to the dentist should occur by 12 months or within 6 months of eruption of the first tooth- whichever comes first.  We do not expect to see any issues, or even to necessarily be able to do a thorough (or minimal) examination or "cleaning", but we like to see children this young to help guide parents on how to take care of their child's teeth and get the baby used to the dental experience to make future visits as stress-free (and hopefully fun) as possible!