Toronto dentist prices for dental implants

Sept. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Dentist in Toronto are not at the cheap end. Prices  for dental services in Toronto are high.
What you can do to make that price lower?
From Mark Lin dentist office Toronto - 88 Finch ave east Toronto.
Phone 416-221-2950

Five Steps to Good Oral Health

As part of a healthy lifestyle and to help reduce the risk of oral
disease, follow these 5 steps to good oral health.


1. See your dentist regularly
• Regular checkups and professional cleanings are the
best way to prevent problems or to stop small problems
from getting worse.
• Your dentist will look for signs of oral disease. Oral
diseases often go unnoticed and may lead to or be a sign of
serious health problems in other parts of the body.
• Only your dentist has the training, skill and expertise to
diagnose and treat oral health diseases and to meet all your
oral health care needs.

2. Keep your mouth clean
• Brush your teeth and tongue at least twice a day with a soft-
bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque
and bacteria that cause cavities and periodontal disease
(gum disease).
• Floss every day. If you don’t floss, you are missing more
than a third of your tooth surface.
• Your dentist may also recommend that you use a fluoride or
antimicrobial mouthrinse to help prevent cavities or gum
disease.
• When choosing oral care products, look for the Canadian
Dental Association (CDA) Seal of Recognition. Oral care
products that have earned the Seal of Recognition have
been reviewed by CDA and will effectively contribute to your
oral health.

3. Eat, drink, but be wary
• Healthy food is good for your general health and your oral
health. The nutrients that come from healthy foods help you
to fight cavities and gum disease.
• Limit how much and how often you consume foods and
beverages that contain sugar. Sugar is one of the main
causes of dental problems.
• Limit your consumption of foods and beverages that are
high in acid. The acid may play a part in causing dental
erosion.
4. Check your mouth regularly
• Look for warning signs of periodontal disease (gum
disease) such as red, shiny, puffy, sore or sensitive gums;
bleeding when you brush or floss; or bad breath that won’t
go away. Gum disease is one of the main reasons why
adults lose their teeth.
• Look for warning signs of oral cancer. The 3 most common
sites for oral cancer are the sides and bottom of your
tongue and the floor of your mouth. The warning signs
include:
• bleeding that you can’t explain,
• open sores that don’t heal within 7 to 10 days,
• white or red patches,
• numbness or tingling,
• small lumps and thickening on the sides or bottom of your
tongue, the floor or roof of your mouth, the inside of your
cheeks or on your gums.
• Look for warning signs of tooth decay. The possible
warning signs include teeth that are sensitive to hot, cold,
sweetness or pressure.
• Report any of these warning signs to your dentist.

5. Avoid all tobacco products
• Stained and missing teeth, infected gums and bad breath
are just some of the ways smoking can affect your oral h
health. Besides ruining your smile, smoking can cause
oral cancer, heart disease and a variety of other cancers,
all of which can kill you.
• All forms of tobacco are dangerous to your oral health and
your overall health, not just cigarettes. Smokeless tobacco
such as chewing tobacco, snuff and snus can cause
mouth, tongue and lip cancer and can be more addictive
than cigarettes.
• If you use tobacco products, ask your dentist and your
family doctor for advice on how to quit.
Visit http://www.oralhealth4life.net  for details