by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 28, 2018 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Children, Prevention
TC Dental dentists can provide a range of dental treatments for your child, depending on what oral health issues they have. But we also offer treatment options that can prevent most of these issues from occurring in the first place. Fissure sealants are one such...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 9, 2017 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
The most prevalent factors that contribute to tooth sensitivity are the foods we eat, and the beverages we drink. There are two main effects that food and beverages have on tooth sensitivity: Foods (and drinks) that are hot, cold, sweet and/or sour can trigger a brief...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 24, 2017 | Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Can you imagine your front tooth getting knocked out while playing your favourite sport? How about experiencing a fractured jaw or concussion? Sports-related oral injuries and trauma are among the most common experienced by athletes – young and old, and of any...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 27, 2017 | New Dental Technology, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Manual toothbrushes have served us well as an effective tool to maintain and improve our oral health for centuries. They are inexpensive, easy to buy and portable which means you can brush your teeth anytime and anywhere. When a suitable manual toothbrush is used...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 10, 2017 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Winter has long been associated with catching the flu, stuffy noses and staying indoors. Trouble is, when you don’t get enough sun exposure, you run the risk of experiencing a vitamin D deficiency – which increases your risk of cavities, especially by late...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 7, 2017 | Oral Health Education, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Most parents should already be aware of the main oral health strategies that help promote and maintain good oral health in children. They include the following: establishing good oral care and hygiene habits at an early age, such as brushing their teeth with fluoride...
