Hate floss? No problem…Let’s talk about it!
Gone are the days where your dental professional wags a scolding finger at your less then desirable flossing habits. Vocabulary is changing and so are perspectives, now we understand that cleaning the hidden surfaces between your teeth can be achieved in many different ways to maintain good oral health. Floss is great but not for […]
Gingivitis vs Periodontitis
Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums, or gingiva. It commonly occurs because a film of plaque, or bacteria, accumulates on the teeth. Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease that results in symptoms such as redness, swelling and bleeding. Very often, early stages of periodontal disease are effectively treated with non-surgical periodontal therapy. This […]
Making good oral health a priority may save your life!
Gum disease, also called gingivitis, is inflammation of the gums. It’s usually the result of plaque building up on your teeth due to less than effective brushing and flossing habits. Gingivitis can make your gums swell and bleed when you brush or floss. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, a more serious infection. As periodontitis […]
Denture Care
Denture care is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth and prolonging the life of the dentures. When it comes to sleeping, it’s recommended that you take your dentures out at night and give your gums a rest. Even with partial dentures, it’s still best to take them out. Dentures that are not removed at night […]
Dental Care in Canada: A Question of Access
Coalition for Dental Care and Canadian Doctors for Medicare talk access to Oral healthcare in Canada. Those Canadians experiencing the greatest barriers to care are also our most vulnerable: Our Elders, especially those living in long term care, Our very young, Our loved ones living with disabilities, Refugees, Indigenous peoples and Canadians living in remote […]
Covid-19 Protocols are now in place!
Dental Hygienists are mandated and supported to uphold the Highest standards for Infection prevention and control and Reprocessing. Enhanced patient protection measures are now in place: Non-Aerosol generating procedures only are being provided at this time. Non-Aerosol generating procedures are therapies that can be provided without the use of air driven devices such as the […]
Ask an Expert Podcast with Arms Burmanlag
What is an Independent Dental Hygienist? Dufour Dental Hygiene is a full service Dental Hygiene clinic located in the Riverside area in Windsor, Ontario. GoSmile is our mobile services division. We host mobile dental Hygiene clinics and we work to break down barriers and work to make care accessible in our community. #PutYourPurpleOn2023
All Canadians Deserve Healthy Smiles!
While most Canadians enjoy good oral health there are subgroups within our population that currently bear a disproportionate burden of oral disease, these tend to be our most vulnerable but they may be people you wouldn’t expect because something as simple as not having dental insurance can be a huge barrier to accessing dental care. […]