We offer a full range of dental care services including: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Recognizing and Treating Oral Thrush Oral thrush, also known oral candidiasis, is a condition that occurs when a fungus called Candida albicans builds up on the lining of your mouth. Anyone can develop oral thrush, but babies, young children, older adults, or anyone with a compromised immune system due to an illness such as HIV are more susceptible. Conversely, candidiasis lesions can be an early sign of an HIV infection. The main symptom of oral thrush is creamy white lesions in the mouth, usually on the tongue or inner cheeks. In some cases, the lesions may appear on the roof of the mouth or on the back of the throat. Interestingly, oral thrush is not caused by poor oral hygiene. Thrush is caused when the naturally occurring fungi in the body get out of balance, which is why the very old, very young, and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk. Good oral hygiene, however, is an essential part of treating oral thrush. Healthy adults and children can recover fairly easily from the infection, especially if they follow a complete oral care routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily proper flossing. To read the entire article please visit:OralB.com Broadway Dental Care 640 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0X3 (204) 772-3523 WestBroadwayDental.com
Hygiene Visits for Good Health Getting your teeth the cleanest they can be not only maintains the health of your teeth, but the overall health of your entire body. If plaque builds up and hardens into tartar, brushing and flossing will not remove it. This can lead to cavities and, more seriously, if it accumulates in pockets in the gums, you risk more dire consequences. Medical research has proven that untreated gum disease plays a role in heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. We recommend professional teeth cleaning by our hygienists to help you stay healthy! Broadway Dental Care 640 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0X3 (204) 772-3523 WestBroadwayDental.com
We have a friendly and relaxed atmosphere at our practice that makes it
easy for children to feel comfortable during their visits. We use the
latest techniques that result in less time in the dental chair. We also
teach good daily dental care, so they understand how important this is for
a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. We enjoy all their visits, starting
at age one and every year thereafter as they grow up.
It is our
goal to have children enjoy their visits rather than be afraid of dental
care. We strive to make all young patients feel calm, whether they are
nervous or simply very active. Our parents have let us know we have been
very good at achieving this goal!
The Number One Reason for Missing Teeth Although the general assumption is that most people lose teeth because of decay, the real reason is gum disease. You may have infected gums and not realise it until the infection has reached an advanced state. Symptoms are bleeding gums from brushing or flossing and loose teeth. If detected and treated in the early stages, nonsurgical methods can successfully treat the problem. Gum Disease Can Have a Serious Effect on Your Overall HealthIt is a startling conclusion reached by medical researchers, but gum disease affects serious health conditions like stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. Dental associations assert that 80% of adults have gum infection! Dentists regard this percentage to be an epidemic, especially now that gum disease is a much more serious problem than losing your teeth. The bacteria affecting the gums travels in the blood throughout the body, reaching vital organs and causing them potential harm.
Experts in periodontology report that "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases."
There is Good News for Gum Disease Sufferers If you wait until your gum infection is chronic, surgery may be the only option. It usually controls the problem and is covered by most insurance plans. When treatment is given for milder stages of the infection, nonsurgical procedures are effective in combating the disease. Additionally, with improved daily care, the spread of the bacteria will be stopped and the gums will return to a clean state of health. Nonsurgical treatments are usually covered by insurance plans as well. Replace Missing Teeth to Avoid Other Problems The other problems that can result include unclear speech, a "sunken" look to your face that adds years to your age, weight gain from the inability to chew healthier foods, and diminished ability to obtain nutrients from food. Other teeth may start to loosen or shift without the support of a full dental arch.
With today's technology, you can replace one or many missing teeth with dental implants. They give a life-like appearance and look just like natural teeth as they come up through the gums. They function like real teeth and resolve all the problems you can experience from loss of teeth.
You May Not Need Gum Surgery With the use of a laser, you may not need to have surgery for gum disease. The laser is an almost miraculous technology that produces amazing results in minimally invasive procedures that are easy for patients. This advancement is virtually painless and successfully eliminates the need for surgery in most cases. It is FDA-approved and safe. Broadway Dental Care 640 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0X3 (204) 772-3523 WestBroadwayDental.com
Recognizing and Treating Oral Thrush
