On March 28th , the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2023. The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) welcomes today’s announcement of additional funding of $13.0 billion over five years, starting in 2023-24, and $4.4 billion ongoing to Health Canada to implement the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Budget 2023 also proposes to provide $250 million over three years, starting in 2025-26, and $75 million ongoing to Health Canada to establish an Oral Health Access Fund, which will complement the CDCP by investing in targeted measures to address oral health gaps among vulnerable populations and reduce barriers to accessing...
Is It Better to Use an Electric or a Manual Toothbrush?
Brushing your teeth is the foundation of good oral care. According to the Canadian Dental Association, both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective at removing oral plaque that causes decay and disease. Electric and manual toothbrushes each have their own pros and cons and you have to choose which one might be best for you. Benefits of Electric toothbrush *Electric toothbrush bristles vibrate or rotate to help you remove plaque buildup from your teeth and gums. The vibration allows for more micro-movements every time you move your toothbrush across your teeth. *More effective at removing plaque. A study showed that,...
Which is more effective, water flosser or standard dental floss?
Cleaning between your teeth every day is an important part of good oral health. But how to decide which tool is best for your needs? Standard dental floss is an effective tool for cleaning the tight spaces between teeth and removing the sticky material, called plaque, that can build up in places a toothbrush can’t reach. This may help reduce bleeding and gum disease. A water flosser is a device that aims a stream of water at the teeth. A water flosser can help remove food particles between teeth. It also can remove plaque from teeth. If you use standard...
Floss or Inter-dental Brushes: Which is good for you?
Today, there is an ongoing debate between dental floss and inter-dental brushes, and what dental care providers should be recommending to our patients to enhance their oral health. Let go through few recent studies that are relative to this subject: A report by the Associated Press has found that no scientific evidence has proven the effectiveness of flossing and, as a consequence, the US Department of Health removed its recommendation to use dental floss from its latest guidelines. It brought back to the surface the debate between flossing and its alternatives. Which alternatives to dental floss would both patients and...
Important Reasons for Dental Consultations
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