If your mouth feels dry often, your cavity risk may be higher than you think. Learn why saliva matters, which fluoride options have the strongest support, and when to ask a dentist, physician, or pharmacist to review dry mouth symptoms and medications.
For most families, the biggest dental hygiene wins are still the simplest ones: brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, use the right amount for age, floss where teeth touch, and keep preventive visits focused on your own cavity risk. Here is what current Canadian guidance says matters most in 2026.
Early childhood cavities can progress quickly in children under 5. Learn what current evidence says about fluoride varnish, early dental visits, daily toothpaste use, and how Healthy Smiles Ontario and the Canadian Dental Care Plan may help Hamilton families access preventive care in 2026.
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