Baby teeth: Why they are important
They eventually fall out and are collected by the tooth fairy anyways, so why are baby teeth so important? Healthy baby teeth are important for many reasons: Baby teeth hold the space for the...
Tooth decay
A lifetime of healthy smiles
Did you know that tooth decay is the third most common disease in Canada? And that four in 1000 children require dental treatment in hospital operating rooms? Not only that, but dental caries (cavitie...
Certified dental assistants: A passion for healthy smiles!
April is Oral Health Month! You may not know that Northern Health has a dedicated team of public dental health professionals who are busy promoting healthy dental behaviours! This Oral Health Month...
Oral Health Month: Healthy smiles for your family
Good oral health is something we all try to work on every day as a healthy mouth contributes to overall good health. But, at certain times of the year, the choices we make are even more important to o...