St. Lawrence Dentistry recognizes the link between oral and total body health. In the last decade, there has been a concerted effort for the center for disease control to assess the prevalence of periodontal disease (gum disease) in the population. About 67% of North American adults had some form of periodontitis (gum disease). Studies have
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At St Lawrence Dentistry, we understand that our patients want to have the best breath possible because this affects the quality of life. Many factors cause bad breath, and many of them can be dealt with quickly. The good thing about this issue is that little changes can make a considerable improvement. Since bad breath
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Dental health correlates with overall health. Contributing to total body wellness is an overarching goal of St. Lawrence Dentistry. This article explores ways we can work together to improve your oral health goals. The concept of Biofilm is fundamental to understand the role of our dental hygienists. Bacterial colonization in the oral cavity starts at
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Dental Care During Pregnancy Oral health can vary during pregnancy and St. Lawrence Dentistry would like to be part of your health team and contribute to making this period as pleasant as possible. Generally, pregnant women often will feel extra conscious about their physical well-being because they are aware the health of the unborn child
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Saliva keeps your oral cavity moist and aids in chewing, swallowing, digestion, and speech plays a role in the healthy functioning of your immune system. When impaired salivary function causes a dry mouth, the condition is called xerostomia. This ailment is actually more of a symptom of a number of things rather than sickness in
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The Cannabis Act came into effect on October 17, 2018 and now Canada is one of only a handful of nations to have lawful utilization of this medication. Regardless of whether you are newly using cannabis or have taken it for some time, it is imperative to know how this now lawful medication can influence
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You probably know many people who smoke are aware of some of the harmful effects. Smoking is widespread in society and has been part of human history for thousands of years. Although the history is abundant and embedded in many cultures, North America is at the point where it is finally on the decline. Part
read moreUsed for tasting, chewing and swallowing food, a person’s tongue is an organ made up of muscles, attached to the mouth’s floor. Papillae are small bumps that cover the top of the tongue. Most of a person’s taste buds sit on those papillae. A healthy tongue is one that is pink and moist with thin
read moreHalitosis also known as oral malodor, is the technical term for bad breath. It is an embarrassing subject or topic but more so an embarrassing condition. You wouldn’t know of anyone who is happy knowing they have bad breath. Halitosis or bad breath may be caused by a myriad of reasons. Some are medical in
read moreOnce in awhile, one gets to experience having oral lesions which bring about pain when eating and talking. These mouth sores come in different varieties and may be caused by a number of factors including: Infections from virus or fungi, or bacteria Irritation from a loose orthodontic wire, or a denture that does not fit
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St Lawrence Dentistry wants achieving a beautiful smile through whitening to be an enjoyable. However, whitening sensitivity can cause you...
One of St. Lawrence Dentistry's key focus areas is jaw bone preservation and its rebuilding. You can lose bone in...
An electric toothbrush is a brush that delivers fast, automated bristle movements, either back-and-forth oscillation or rotation-oscillation (where the brush...
St. Lawrence Dentistry feels prevention is crucial to excellent oral wellness. Tooth caries and gum infections are almost always avoidable....
St. Lawrence Dentistry offers several modern ways of treating dental cavities. However, it is, of course, better to try and...
Lichen planus is a condition that can attack the skin and oral-esophageal mucosal tissues. Frequently, it is seen exclusively in...
