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You should change your toothbrush every three months. A worn toothbrush will not clean your teeth properly. You should also replace your toothbrush if you or someone in your family has a cold, flu or respiratory infection. |
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You should brush your teeth at least twice a day for a period of two to three minutes. |
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If you aren’t flossing, you are neglecting 35% of the surface of your teeth. |
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Nine out of ten Canadians will experience a gum infection during the course of their lives. It is the most common dental problem among adults world-wide. The first sign of gingivitis is bleeding gums. Fortunately, gum infection is nearly always avoidable. Treated early, it can be eliminated. Consult your dentist and dental hygienist regularly. They can detect periodontal (gum) disease in its earliest stages, even before you notice the symptoms. |
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You are at risk of developing mouth cancer if:
- You smoke and are over 40
- You drink alcohol excessively and are over 40
- You have already had cancer
- You suffer from an autoimmune deficiency
Mouth cancer screening does exist. Ask your dentist or dental hygienist for more details. |
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The most frequent cause of tooth loss in adults is PERIODONTITIS. It is caused by the accumulation of bacteria under the gums and is characterized mainly by the destruction of the supportive tissu around one or several teeth. |
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Bad breath may be a sign of a dental problem. Poor oral hygiene, gingivitis or untreated cavities are all sources of halitosis. |
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Unfortunately, even today, 42% of children in Quebec have at least one cavity when they enter kindergarten. Quebec is the province with the highest rate of tooth decay in Canada. |
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Unfortunately, even today, 42% of children in Quebec have at least one cavity when they enter kindergarten. Quebec is the province with the highest rate of tooth decay in Canada.
- Locate the tooth
- If the tooth is dirty, rinse it in milk. Do not scrub it.
- Gently put the tooth back into its socket and apply ice to the affected area
- If it is impossible to reinsert the tooth into its socket, put the tooth in a glass of cold water or milk, or keep it in the mouth
- See the dentist immediately
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Thumb sucking or the use of pacifiers after the first permanent teeth have
appeared may affect the growth of the jaw and the position of the teeth. |
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