https://www.medbroadcast.com/channel/oral-care/oral-health-problems/why-use-mouthwash

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

As mentioned in the article, mouthwashes can do different things depending on what ingredients are in them: from doing some (very minor) whitening to helping combat cavities.

https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/talk/complications/pain_management/

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

It is very important to discuss your concerns about any pain or discomfort that may be related to a procedure with your dentist before starting.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/permanent-retainer-5248591

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

The use of retainers after straightening your teeth (or to prevent teeth from getting more crooked, even if you don’t want to straighten them!) is very important to minimize “relapse” (the natural tendency of teeth to want to go back to the position they started from). 

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.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/talk/complications/diseases/gingivitis.asp

White Tooth Dental Takeaways: 

Gingivitis is a very common disease but fortunately, it is reversible and “curable” - with proper care at home and by seeing your dentist as often as recommended! It is important for us to do our best to control gingivitis because we want to so what we can to prevent the progression to the more severe, irreversible, “incurable” form of gum disease called periodontitis (the loss of tooth-supporting bone). 

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!

https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/root-canals

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

Though root canals get a bad wrap for being painful, the vast majority of the time they are no more uncomfortable than any other dental appointment!

https://www.medbroadcast.com/channel/oral-care/oral-care/gum-is-it-good-or-bad-for-you

White Tooth Dental Takeaways:

Xylitol is not only a natural sweetener but also an anti-cavity agent. For anyone suffering from dry mouth or is prone to cavities chewing a sugarless gum with Xylitol can be a benefit to helping stimulate saliva and reduce cavity risk. It is also important it’s not a citrus flavour- the acid can be detrimental. 

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