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Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing twice daily!

If you are an athlete, you may be interested in this recent study! If you have questions, we are here for a complimentary consultation – and make sure you are booking your cleanings with regularity! Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently tha...

October 28th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

How Often Should I Go to the Dentist for a Teeth Cleaning?

Should every six months’ rule apply to everyone? How often do you get your oil changed? Every 3,000 miles? Or is it every 6,000 miles? Thanks to computers, most cars today will make that determination for you based upon the type of driver and the temperature extremes the car has to endure. So ...

September 25th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

12 Signs You Need to See a Dentist

You probably have a busy schedule and find it difficult to fit another appointment into your hectic day. Please remember that your dentist plays a major role in maintaining your overall dental health. Keeping those regular visits is important in keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. 12 Signs...

August 16th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

The 8 Best Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums

Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy. It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups. However, oral health is about more than cavities and gum disease. Research has shown that there is an association between the health of a person’s ...

July 10th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

CEREC One-Appointment Crowns Save You Time

DO YOU NEED A DENTAL CROWN? Crowns are an integral part of many dental restoration treatments including implants, root canals, or simply covering and strengthening a tooth that’s damaged by trauma or decay...

June 7th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

Everything About Wisdom Teeth and Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery

If all of your teeth have come in as they should, and none have been removed, then by the age of eighteen, you should have 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in your mouth is there with a specific name and function. Your front teeth, the,...

May 24th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

Study Finds Link Between Oral Health, Cognitive Function

Brushing your teeth and visiting the dentist may play a role in having a healthier brain, according to an April 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. While the Duke University researchers can’t say that there’s enough evidence to say that one causes the ...

April 12th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

Dental Health Tips for Cold and Flu Season

It’s the time of year when everyone around you starts coughing and sniffling. Once you finally get sick, your teeth may not be on the top of your mind. But having a cold or flu can affect your mouth. Here’s what you can do to keep your teeth healthy. 1. Brush your teeth well. Being,...

March 9th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

Study Highlights Link Between Gum Disease and Premature Labour

Pregnant women with gum disease are significantly more likely to go into early labour, according to the findings of a new study. Research discovered that women who entered labour early were one and a half times more likely (45%) to have gum disease than women who experienced a perfect pregnancy (29%...

February 8th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds

Cranberries and Blueberries – Why Certain Fruit Extracts Could Provide the Key to Fighting Tooth Decay

A handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay, a new study shows. Scientists have found that nutrients in cranberries and blueberries can be highly effective in protecting the teeth against a strand of bacteria responsible for accelerating tooth decay.1 These natural compound...

January 12th, 2019   Category: Peterabasdds