Visiting Kildonan Orthodontics and your general dentist regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. According to the Canadian Dental Association, every year, approximately 3,200 Canadians are diagnosed with oral cancer, resulting in 1,050 deaths. Oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved because it is often diagnosed very late. April is National Oral Health Month, Dr. Nickolaychuk would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and visiting your dentist for regular checkups.
Your general dentist can check for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, treat oral health problems early and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.
During an oral exam your dentist can check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If you have not been to the dentist in the last six months, let us know during your next visit and we will provide a few great references in the Winnipeg area!