Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children  For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth  Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often. To read the entire article visit  MouthHealthy.org . Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223    VistaDentalCare.ca

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Stress and your Oral Health! The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223    VistaDentalCare.ca

Watch the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association's video on the Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings The above video is found on the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association's YouTube Channel. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223    VistaDentalCare.ca

Watch the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association's video on Oral Cancer Screenings. The above video is found on the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association's YouTube Channel. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223    VistaDentalCare.ca

Learn what the American Dental Association's answer is to the question: "How Often Should a Senior Citizen Go to the Dentist?".   The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223    VistaDentalCare.ca

Perhaps you’ve been neglecting a good oral health routine. Or, you’ve done your best, but you’ve developed plaque and tartar buildup. A regular routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing is an important part of regular plaque removal for everyone. But if you have risk factors that have caused a buildup of plaque on your teeth and gums to harden into tartar, your dentist or dental hygienist may suggest scaling or root planing your teeth to remove the buildup. If left untreated, severe tartar buildup along and under the gum line can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth, which may increase the risk of gum disease. Scaling and root planing are common nonsurgical techniques that may prevent the need for more serious procedures, such as periodontal surgery or a root canal. Here’s what to expect if your dentist or dental hygienist recommends these techniques: You won’t feel it. You’ll receive a local anesthetic to numb the area. Scaling: Your dentist or dental hygieni...

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about flossing and if it is good or not! Kind of reminds me of coffee, some studies say is good for you and others say it isn't. Our dental office believes that flossing is beneficial to a person's general oral health. Our staff is trained to address the issues of proper flossing to our patients on an individual need basis. We promote many different tools used to effectively and safely clean between the teeth. If you are concerned with the recent news reports, please give our office a call to schedule an appointment. We will be happy to review your concerns and make sure you are properly caring for your teeth. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223    VistaDentalCare.ca

Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was written by Sher Warkentin Maintaining good oral care during the holidays can be tough with the bombardment of sugary sweets all season. Counting down to Christmas with an advent calendar is a fun activity for your kids, but if they are filled with chocolate and sweets, it won't be so great for their teeth. Check out these simple sugar-free ideas to fill your countdown instead. Holiday Activity Fun Fill your child's countdown with special moments that they will cherish all year round. For each day of the month come up with a fun holiday activity that you can do together as a family. Some ideas include: watching a holiday movie, going ice skating, building a snowman and looking at Christmas lights. Write down the activity on a slip of paper and tuck one note into each day of your advent calendar. A Puzzling Treat Give your child a fun challenge with a customized puzzle. Draw a picture or write a special me...

The Importance of Hygiene Visits Regular brushing and flossing done with the proper tools and an attention to detail will usually remove most of the plaque from your teeth. However, plaque is soft and sticky and clings in the hard-to-reach places. Eventually, any plaque you miss will harden and become tartar, which exceeds what your typical toothbrush and floss can remove. Tartar accumulates below the gumline as well as on the surface of your teeth. These deposits of plaque and tartar can lead to more serious problems with your teeth and gums, including gum disease. Research shows a solid link between untreated gum disease and other serious illnesses like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Which is why one of the most important reasons to visit your dentist is to have your teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist. Having the plaque and tartar removed from your teeth regularly is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy! Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken...

Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team Your ability to participate fully in your dental health decisions is important to us. That’s why we use the intra-oral camera. This tiny video camera provides a detailed image of the interior of your mouth, projecting it on a monitor. You can see firsthand what areas need work and which teeth are doing fine. We think you’ll appreciate how this works. Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD      280-5201 43 St.     Red Deer, AB     T4N 1C7     (855) 636-9223     VistaDentalCare.ca

Oral cancer is a killer. Thousands die from it every year. Don’t be one of them. Ask your dentist for a painless oral cancer screening today! It could save your life. Vista Dental Care     Chad Aitken, DMD     280-5201 43 St.     Red Deer, AB     T4N 1C7     (855) 636-9223     VistaDentalCare.ca