The federal government announced Wednesday that oral health care providers who provide services to Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) clients can bill the insurance company directly without formally signing up for the program. In early April, provincial dental associations told CBC News that Ottawa was requiring dental care providers to sign contracts to join the … Read more
Editor Tip: Due to the abrasiveness of most whitening toothpastes, Miami-based board-certified dentist Oscar Sanchez, DDS recommends using this toothpaste two to three times weekly rather than daily. “It does contain fluoride, which helps protect enamel and potassium nitrate, a desensitizing ingredient,” he adds. Product Type: Toothpaste | Active Ingredients: Potassium nitrate, sodium fluoride | … Read more
Editor Tip: You have the option of a regular or sensitive-teeth version of the carbamide peroxide formula to choose from, the latter of which comes with a special desensitizing gel. Key Ingredients: Carbamide peroxide | Who It’s For: Everyone Frequently Asked Questions How do you remove stains from teeth? “Tooth enamel [is] a crystal,” Matthew … Read more
