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The Dangers Of Dental Plaque

Throughout the day, it is easy for people to feel build-up on their teeth. It is especially apparent after eating, but that sticky film forming on teeth is called dental plaque. This natural occurrence can be brushed and flossed away pretty easily, as long as people stay on top of things. However, after just 48...

The Facts About Flossing

If you are like most people, who go to the dentist only in an emergency, you have heard flossing is important but do not know the reasons.  When you consider the benefits, you will know why you should include it in your home oral care routine.     The Benefits Of Dental Floss When you...

Active Charcoal Toothpaste: Good Or Bad?

Oral hygiene is not just important for maintaining an attractive smile, it is also a key element in the maintenance of overall health and wellness. Charcoal toothpaste has reappeared in the spotlight lately and has caused many to wonder if it can be a help or a hindrance to dental health. Make an Emergency Appointment...

Handling Common Dentist Fears

Dentophobia. Odontophobia. Dentist Anxiety. Whatever you want to call it, there are millions of people with at least some fear of going to the dentist. It is a very real and serious issue, but dentists continue to work hard to help people get over a lot of these fears. Here are some of the top...

How To Choose The Right Dental Insurance

Quick Tips To Help You Choose The Right Dental Insurance You'll pay a lot less for your dental insurance premiums than you will for your health coverage premiums, but there's always a catch. A lot of health plans cover a very large percentage of even the most daunting expenses after their deductibles have been paid....

Oral Treatment With Whitening

People who suffer from mouth sores can one day seek a new treatment. A plaster patch with the ability to adhere to the gums or palate can now be used to administer steroids and other drugs. Devices that fit over the teeth for Whitening and gum treatment have long been used, but a noninvasive device...

Fillings Could Be A Thing Of The Past

If you don't enjoy having cavities filled at the dentist, you may be interested to learn about a drug called Tideglusib, which has the potential to make cavities a thing of the past. It's something of a bonus that the drug is able to stimulate stem cells in teeth, as it was originally developed to...

Research Shows That Antibiotics Can Worsen Oral Infection By Destroying Immune Cells

Research studies conducted at the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) have revealed that antibiotics can have an adverse effect on oral health. Unlike the body's own microbes, antibiotics can obliterate good bacteria and exacerbate oral infections. Overuse of antibiotics has long been linked to negative effects, such as resistance to treatment. The new revelations provide...

Examining The Public Impact Of Fluoride

Adding fluoride to American tap water was one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the last century. Nonetheless, there is not much data from the last thirty years assessing the effect of this policy on the American population's dental health. Research carried out recently, entitled 'Water Fluoridation & Tooth Decay in American Teenagers &...
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Call us today to schedule an appointment (204)-334-4388 Seven Oaks Dental Centre located in the North Winnipeg area offers state-of-the-art dental care for all aspects of your healthy smile. We provide comprehensive professional dental care with friendly service. Dr. Boyko and Dr. Sposob strive to create a dental office where their patients feel comfortable and…