Manual Toothbrush – Manual toothbrushes come in either super soft, soft, medium or hard, and it is recommended never to use medium or hard because they are too abrasive on your teeth and gums. Make sure to change your manual toothbrush every three or so months or when the colour starts to fade from the bristles.
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Electric toothbrushes generally come from different brands, which differ slightly. Some brands provide a circular head and use an oscillating motion, and other brands provide an oval head and use a sweeping motion or vibrational motion. There are several different toothbrushes in each brand’s roster so make sure to pick the best one for your mouth.
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Crunchy Fruits and Vegetables – Crunchy fruits and vegetables such as apples, raw carrots and celery help to clear plaque bacteria and food debris away from your teeth, which reduces the risk for cavities and keeping your gums healthy. These types of foods have a cleansing action while you are chewing them that can clear away food debris.
(more…)Now you can take a selfie with Dr. Salvaggio while maintaining physical distancing. Check out these photos from our happy patients!
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Baby teeth, which are also called primary teeth, are the first set of teeth to erupt in infancy. Baby teeth are temporary, meaning that they fall out and get replaced with adult teeth in childhood. A complete set of baby teeth consists of 20 teeth, including incisors, canines and molars. The eruption typically begins at 6-10 months old and will be finished by 2½-3 years old. Baby teeth fall out when the adult teeth growing from underneath resorb the baby teeth’ roots and therefore become loose. The first baby teeth that typically fall out are the lower two front teeth, followed by the upper two front teeth. During the teething process, there may be some soreness in the gums. A damp gauze or teething ring can be used to gently soothe the area.
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Of course, you’ve heard, over and over again, to floss your teeth daily. But did you know that if you don’t get the floss underneath your gums, you aren’t removing enough bacteria? Ensure that when you floss your teeth, you are sliding the floss slightly underneath your gums, where most of the bacteria sit. Make sure that you use a “c” method of flossing by hugging or curving the floss lightly around each tooth.
(more…)Dear Valued Patient,
We are truly excited to have the opportunity to welcome you back! As we move closer to reopening, we are actively looking into various scenarios of increasing dental services for you. Of course, our social responsibility and concern for your safety are paramount in any decisions we make. We will not consider expanding our current level of service (which right now amounts to emergency and urgent care only), until we have the blessing of both the Chief Medical Officer (and the Minister of Health) as well as the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
Hello, this is a friendly update from Salvaggio Dentistry.
Due to the CO-VID19 pandemic, all appointments for the month of May have been cancelled. As soon as we receive any information from the Ministry of Health to reopen, we will contact you.
Please be advised we are available should you require emergency care; which includes oral-facial trauma, significant infection, prolonged bleeding or pain, which cannot be managed by over-the-counter medications.
Please feel free to call us at the office 905-791-1800 for emergency care. Thank you for your patience and understanding, wishing you health, stay safe and hoping to see your smile soon.
Brushing, flossing and sometimes even mouth washing are all crucial factors involved in an adequate at-home oral hygiene regimen. Brushing and flossing help to reduce bacterial build up on the teeth and gums, which reduces susceptibility to cavities and gum inflammation. It is recommended to brush at least twice a day and to floss at least once a day. Make sure to help your child brush and floss their teeth until around the age of 8. Begin using fluoridated toothpaste around the age of 3 (about the size of a grain of rice.) If your child is particularly cavity prone, try incorporating a daily fluoride mouthwash to help prevent further cavities.
