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Explore expert advice, dental insights, and practical tips to help you achieve a healthier, brighter smile. From preventive care and treatment guides to cosmetic options and patient-friendly explanations, our blog is here to keep you informed and confident about your oral health. Stay tuned for regular updates from our experienced team.
How Food Affects Your Smile
Pretty much everything you eat or drink can have an effect on your teeth and gums. High sugar content foods can lead to tooth decay, which is one of the most common leading causes of serious oral health conditions. We’ve
How to Properly Take Care of Your Toothbrush
This might sound pretty straight forward. But here are some helpful tips you may not have heard of before when it comes to taking proper care of your toothbrush. Don’t use too much pressure when brushing – A lot of
Does Drinking More Water Protect Your Teeth?
It’s a common question people ask. The answer is yes and no! Why? Because if we’re just drinking lots of water but don’t brush or floss daily, then the water isn’t going to protect our teeth from plaque buildup. Or,
Suffering Bad Breath? Here are 4 Ways to Help Combat the Issue
Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic halitosis (bad breath). This common burden mostly originates from the tongue and gums. Good news is, it’s curable and all starts with your oral health and hygiene. Here are 4 ways
The Most Common Missing Teeth Solutions
Sometimes accidents happen and tooth loss may occur. Over time, as our teeth age, we may also experience tooth loss. Fortunately, there are an array of restorative dentistry solutions to close the gap and bring your smile back. Some of
Pamper Yourself On The Dental Aisle
You may not think to pamper yourself down the supermarket’s dental aisle. However, your oral health is just as important as any other self-care routine in your day. You can make your oral health experience just as luxurious too, with
What’s the Best Time to Floss?
Besides brushing, flossing pays the greatest dividends when it comes to oral hygiene. Is there an ideal time to floss? Yes. Anytime! Today, we know that using an interdental cleaner (like floss) is part of taking care of our teeth and gums. Yet, many of our older patients see flossing as, well, optional. Maybe because
How to Prevent a Dry Socket
If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted, you know the importance of keeping the cavity clean to avoid infection and other problems during the healing process. When we extract teeth at our practice, the most common complication a patient may experience is called a dry socket. A dry socket occurs when bone and nerve endings
Getting Your Spouse to the Dentist
If your spouse refuses to see a dentist, he or she may be suffering from odontophobia (dental phobia). If you take good care of yourself, you may see their reluctance as groundless. It isn’t. Bad experience – One reason why some avoid the dentist is the fear of pain. With so many advances in dentistry
Tooth Fairy Economics
A recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia caught our eye. It sought to determine the proportion of children visited by the Tooth Fairy. The study also attempted to determine the average payment per tooth. The study was conducted in Zürich, Switzerland during the latter part of 2016. Parents of children who had recently lost
Reduces Cavities By 50%
The chewing surfaces of our back teeth have pits and grooves (fissures). This gives our premolars and molars the ability to grind food for swallowing. But they also can trap food and foster bacterial growth. Which can lead to cavities. Dental sealants can be an effective way to protect your teeth. A plastic-like liquid is
Is Your Tongue a Funny Colour?
Your tongue provides insights into your overall health. It should be pink, moist, smooth and glistening. When it isn’t, see a professional. White – If your tongue has a white coating it could be a fungal infection. That means something has upset the normal bacteria balance in your mouth. A patchy white covering of your