Search

Each year, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Oral Health Team visits elementary schools across the district to screen children in selected grades. This team consists of a Registered Dental Hygienist and a Dental Health Educator. The hygienist does a visual check of the child’s mouth to identify…

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers free dental services for eligible children and youth 17 and under.

 

Dental Screening

Screening consist of a visual inspection by a registered dental hygienist to identify obvious dental conditions that are causing or will cause pain and will…

The best thing you can do for your child’s oral health is to be a good example. If you are brushing and flossing daily, your child will learn that taking care of their mouth is part of daily hygiene. But, until they are old enough, you will have to look after their oral health for…

In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged. 

NOTE:


Cash, cheque, VISA, MASTERCARD and Interac accepted
Please make cheque payable to "Thunder Bay District Health Unit"…

Oral health (dental health)  involves the health of your mouth. This includes your teeth, gums, jaw bone, palate (roof of the mouth), tongue, lips and the inside of your cheeks. It deals with “More Than Just Cavities” (PDF).

Many people don’t realize that good oral health is important for…

Emergency Preparedness

expand_moreMake A Plan



Take time to consider what you will do if you or a family/household member becomes sick and needs care.
If you are responsible for dependents, including young children or elderly relatives, consider putting in place alternative care plans should you…

Regular testing of your private well is important to make sure your water is safe for you and your family to drink. Bacteria such as E. coli can contaminate your well making it unsafe to drink. The risk is higher if you have animals in the area – especially on farms with livestock and other animals…

Like public beaches, pools and other artificial recreational waters are great places to have fun and cool off in the summer. However, they can also be a breeding ground for recreational waterborne illnesses (RWIs), including a wide variety of infections such as gastrointestinal, skin, ear,…

Welcome to Get Mouthy! Get Mouthy is for 12-17 year olds and is all about protecting your mouth by making healthy choices. Click on each image to learn more!

*Have pics from the Get Mouthy photo booth at your high school? Share them with us by tagging @TBDHealthUnit on Instagram - we'd love to see…

Did you know? Research shows that good oral health is also linked to good overall health. Gum disease and cavities can actually lead to severe illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and infections. Taking care of your mouth by brushing and flossing regularly and correctly will go a long way in…

Energy drinks can hurt your mouth. They can cause:


Breakdown of your tooth’s surface from the high acidity and sugar, leading to less protection for the tooth and tooth decay
Sensitive teeth 
Cavities from tooth decay


They can also cause:


Irritation, anxiety, aggression,…

The Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex, or any intimate contact with an infected partner.

Did you know? 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection in their lifetime. There are many types of HPV, and some of…

expand_moreSmokes


Smoking hurts more than your lungs. Smoking can cause many oral health problems, including:

Inflamed gums and mouth tissue
Tooth decay (cavities)
Increased plaque
Bad breath
Stained teeth
Decreased sense of smell and taste
Sensitive teeth
Oral and throat cancers
Mouth sores…

Mouth piercings include piercings of the:


Tongue
Lips
Cheeks
Other areas inside the mouth, like the uvula


Did you know? Mouth piercings can cause:


Infections
Cracked teeth
Damaged gums
Difficulties with keeping your mouth clean


I’d like to get a mouth piercing. How can I keep…

Taking care of your teeth is important!

Regular dental care helps prevent gum disease and tooth decay in your mouth. Dental professionals (like dentists and dental hygienists) work with you to help keep your mouth healthy by cleaning your teeth, looking inside your mouth, and teaching you…