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Tooth Decay In Kids Have Increased Since Provincial Dental Health Plan Termination



The percentage of children with cavities has been steadily increasing since the termination of the provincial dental health plan more than 15 years ago, a new report shows.

Wasabi for the Prevention of Dental Caries



Wasabi, which is a pungent green horseradish that is usually served with Japanese sushi, has been found to prevent tooth decay. The chemical compound that is found in wasabi known as isothiocyanates inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans which is the bacteria that causes dental caries.

Easy Ways to Help Keep Your Mouth Free of Plaque and Cavities



There is a new toothpaste on the market that claims to dissolve 88% more dental plaque than other toothpastes. This is a remarkable claim, since most dentists typically advise their patients that they need to have mechanical removal of bacterial plaque done by a professional every 3 to 6 months.

Lincoln Students Eligible for Free Dental Care

Second and third grade students at Lincoln Elementary School will receive free oral health care courtesy of area dentists. Participating children will receive a free dental exam, sealants and fluoride treatments.

Painless Plasma Jets May Replace Dental Drills

People who live with dental phobia or have a fear of the dentist’s drill could be in for a more comfortable future – new plasma technology for dental care.

Oral Hygiene and Teeth Cleaning Tips for Busy People



It’s better to clean your teeth after every meal but it is not possible for those who have busy schedule, such people can chew sugarless gums in order to increase salivation and reduce bacterial activity.

Bad Foods for Teeth: Improper Diet can Cause Dental Cavity.

Dental cavities are a very common dental health problem, which is caused by improper and imbalanced diet and poor dental hygiene. Diet also plays an important role at the time of teeth development and eruption as any deficiency could affect the tooth formation and make it more prone to dental caries. But generally it’s the diet we eat that makes us more susceptible to caries; therefore in such condition maintaining a good dental hygiene plays a vital role to prevent caries. Just by brushing your teeth after every meal, you can stop dental caries.

10 Most Healthy Foods for Teeth



We eat and we think that food affects our teeth badly. And we are right. But, are there any foods that help keeping our teeth healthy? Is there anything that not only keeps but makes our teeth look and be better? Of course there are such products, and this article is made to describe them.