What is Halitosis? Halitosis is a medical term that is characterized by an unpleasant odor of the mouth, which can trigger anxiety and self-consciousness in many individuals. Unlike morning breath, halitosis is a chronic bad breath condition that affects about every 1 in 5 people in the general population and often can’t easily be solved […]
Cavities in Baby Teeth
Cavities in baby teeth are very common. In Barrie, approximately twenty-five percent of children have cavities and it is important to save these teeth. In our practice, we often hear patients asking why they should fill baby teeth since they are just going to fall out anyway. This may be true if the teeth are […]
Fluoride in Tap Water
Why is fluoride in tap water? There are bacteria (streptococcus mutans) that produce acid, which breaks down teeth and causes cavities. These bacteria eat and thrive off sugar and the acid they produce then weakens the enamel of the teeth. Fluoride helps to fight this by strengthening teeth. Fluoride contains small ions that fit themselves […]
Scalloped Tongue
What is scalloped tongue? Scalloped tongue is when there is a wavy appearance with indented edges along both sides of the tongue. It is also commonly known as rippled or piecrust tongue. We wanted to include a picture, but it may be too graphic for some. If you’re interested, feel free to do a quick […]
Brushing Is Not Enough
Many parents believe that if their child brushes twice a day, they won’t have many cavities. This is a good first step, but brushing is not enough by itself. A new study released earlier this year looked at tooth decay in children who brushed regularly. As it turns out, the diet of the child had […]
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