More than half of all Canadians have anxiety about dental appointments. That anxiety can be so intense many people avoid seeing a dentist completely. If this is you, recognize that you are not alone. That’s why today’s training in the dental profession includes techniques to minimize patient discomfort with a variety of available options. Let’s …
A number of years ago, when financially-pressured managers of insurance benefit programs were working to find savings for their employer clients, there was a deliberate attempt to change their plans by stretching the previous norm of twice-annual dental checkup and cleanings into nine months or once a year. On the surface, this may have seemed …
by Cheryl Correa, Santé Dental Hygienist. Fluoride has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective treatment in preventing dental cavities at all ages. It is certainly so for children as well, although certain precautions should be followed when young ones use fluoridated toothpaste Childhood cavities can be devastating, so an early start is important. A number …
Parents concerned about reducing their child’s risk of suffering a sports-related concussion would be well advised to visit their dentist instead of a sporting goods store. A new study published in the peer-reviewed General Dentistry journal found that secondary school age football players were more than twice as likely to suffer mild traumatic brain injuries/concussions when using …
My hygienist told me I should see her every three months. Is this legit? And, what is it I’m being billed for at these appointments? In the past it was customary to fall into the trap of dental insurance dictated “once a year”, or “once every 6 months” frequency of dental cleanings. Often patients will …
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