Maintaining good oral health is important because it not only benefits your dental health but also influences your overall health and quality of life.
To help keep your teeth and gums healthy:
- Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride
- Visit a dentist at least every six months and bring a list of the medications you are taking
- Brush real or replacement teeth at least twice daily
- Floss real or replacement teeth at least once a day
- Call your dentist if any change in your mouth persists beyond two weeks
The best way to prevent dental conditions is through early detection
Good oral hygiene habits and regularly visiting your dentist will help you to prevent and/or control dental disease and maintain good dental health.
Learn more about the different ways to care for your mouth and prevent dental disease:
Oral Health Basics
Tips for Good Oral and Overall Health
Oral health is a huge contributor to your overall health and wellbeing. When you’re experiencing pain, missing teeth, or have an oral infection, it can influence the way you speak, eat, and socialize.
Dental Care for People with Special Needs
One of the Canadian Dental Association’s (CDA) top priorities is to advocate for accessible oral health care for all of Canada’s populations, including vulnerable groups who require special oral health care.
Fluoride
The ADA supports water fluoridation as a safe, effective method for preventing dental cavities.
Oral Health Programs for Albertans
The Government of Alberta has various low-income dental programs for Albertans in financial need without access to dental insurance.
COVID-19
Life has returned to normal for most of us, but there is still a possibility of contracting COVID-19. Here’s some tips and resources to help keep you safe during a visit with your dentist.
Cannabis
Cannabis can have a serious impact on your oral health.
Dental Emergencies
Accidents, sports-related injuries, tooth decay, and infection can cause dental emergencies. Learn about some common dental emergencies and how to deal with them.
Smoking & Vaping
Smoking and chewing tobacco products are bad for your health and your teeth. Learn about the many risks involved with vaping and smoking.
The Dental Exam
What to expect during your visit to the dentist.
Tooth Decay & Gum Disease
Learn about the warning signs of tooth decay and gum disease.
Dry Mouth
When your saliva glands do not work properly, you can develop dry mouth. Saliva is essential to good dental health as it keeps your mouth moist, washes away food, and neutralizes the acids plaque produces. Dry mouth can damage your teeth and make it difficult to eat, swallow, taste, and even speak. Talk to your […]
Kids & Teens
Setting proper dental health habits is important for children. These will differ depending on your child’s age. Talk to your dentist if you have any questions or concerns regarding proper dental treatment for your child. Newborns and infants Baby teeth start to emerge between six and nine months of age. These milk teeth or first […]
Mouthguards
Mouthguards aren’t just for hockey. Sports-related dental injuries ranging from tooth loss to lacerated gums to jaw fractures are common among children and adults and can have long-term consequences. Mouthguards protect against trauma to the teeth, gums, soft tissues, and supporting bones. Mouthguards are necessary in any sport where there might be a high chance […]
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is a disease resulting from abnormal cell growth in the mouth or throat or on the lips or tongue. Oral cancer is more common in people over 45 who smoke, chew tobacco, or abuse alcohol. Early signs of oral cancer are often difficult to detect without an examination by a dentist. We recommend […]
Dental Benefits
It’s important to know how your dental plan can help you and how it works. Whether you have a dental plan or not, the first step is always talking to your dentist to establish your dental health needs.