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Common Misconceptions About Dental Health and Treatment
Let's look at some of the most common misconceptions about dental health and let's set the record straight.

Dentiste Mackay
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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The Benefits of Chewing Sugar-Free Gum for Your Teeth
Did you know that chewing sugar-free gum can also have benefits for your teeth?

Dentiste Mackay
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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Understanding and Managing Sensitive Teeth
Tooth sensitivity can be caused by a variety of factors, including gum recession, worn tooth enamel, and tooth decay.

Dentiste Mackay
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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The Link between your Gums and your Heart
studies show that if you have gum disease in a moderate or advanced stage, you're at greater risk for heart disease than someone with health

Dentiste Mackay
Oct 7, 20222 min read
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Vaping, E-cigarettes and Your Oral Health
Vaping has been advertised as a healthier alternative to smoking, but is it actually any better for your teeth and mouth?

Dentiste Mackay
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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Do you experience jaw pain, stiffness or clicking?
When you open your month, does your jaw click and/or pop? If so, you may have a problem with your temporomandibular joints (TMJ).

Dentiste Mackay
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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Does smoking affect the health of your teeth?
Smoking causes stained and yellow teeth, bad breath, and altered sense of taste.

Dentiste Mackay
Jul 14, 20224 min read
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Bruxism: Teeth Grinding and Clenching
Teeth grinding and clenching, also known as Bruixism, is very common. It can be painful and destructive to teeth long term.

Dentiste Mackay
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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Does a Water Flosser (Waterpik) replace flossing?
An appliance made of a motor, water reservoir and a water flosser tip. It is more effective, comfortable and easier than traditional floss.

Dentiste Mackay
May 12, 20222 min read
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Mouth sores, Canker sores and Cold sores
Canker sore, also known as an aphthous ulcer, is a single pale or yellow ulcer with a red outer ring or a cluster of such ulcers in the mout

Dentiste Mackay
Apr 24, 20222 min read
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Early Signs of Gum Disease
Gum disease, also know as periodontal disease (periodontitis), begins with bacterial growth in your mouth.

Dentiste Mackay
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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Managing Dry Mouth
Dry mouth also known as xerostomia occurs when the salivary glands in your mouth don’t produce enough saliva.

Dentiste Mackay
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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Signs of a Dental Emergency
The three most common dental emergencies to look out for: severe / Constant Toothache, Broken tooth, and dental abscess or swelling.

Dentiste Mackay
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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Overcoming Fear and Anxiety At the Dentist's Office
Regular dental checkups and cleanings are always essential to keep your mouth healthy.

Dentiste Mackay
Oct 6, 20212 min read
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Interesting facts about bad breath?
Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be socially embarrassing and can cause anxiety.

Dentiste Mackay
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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How often should you go to the dentist?
Even if you brush twice a day and floss daily, you still need to visit a dentist regularly!

Dentiste Mackay
Apr 25, 20212 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Toothaches
A toothache is a sharp constant pain in or around your tooth. It is usually caused by the tooth or the surrounding gum.

Dentiste Mackay
Mar 20, 20213 min read
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When should my kids start going to the dentist?
The Canadian Dental Association recommends a child's first dental visit to be six months after their first tooth erupts, usually around thei

Dentiste Mackay
Mar 12, 20211 min read
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Is thumb sucking a normal habit in children?
Thumb sucking can become a habit in babies and young children who use it to comfort themselves when they are hungry, scared, restless, sleep

Dentiste Mackay
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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Bleeding gums during pregnancy: is it normal?
During pregnancy, women are surprised to see bleeding gums. But bleeding gums during pregnancy is common and reversible.

Dentiste Mackay
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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