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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.
Late Night Snacks and Your Teeth
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night craving something sweet or salty? We’d be lying if we said we hadn’t. But eating in the middle of the night isn’t just bad for your sleep routine—it’s also
Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?
Have you ever taken a sip of a cold drink only to be met with sudden tooth pain? You’re not alone. Sensitive teeth are common, though it’s important to identify the cause to rule out any serious issues for your
Oral Health in Seniors: What to Watch For
Staying on top of your oral health helps to prevent common problems like tooth decay, cavities, infections, and even tooth loss. As we get older, it’s important to pay even closer attention to our oral health, as the risk of
Make Oral Health Care Your 2022 Resolution
Let’s face it, sticking to a resolution can be tough. With the excitement of 2022 upon us, we wanted to offer an idea that your smile will thank you for: Getting regular checkups and cleans. Patients who see us for
The Connection Between Oral Health and Mental Illness
In the past, studies have shown a connection between oral health and an increased risk of conditions like diabetes and hypertension. New research published in the British Medical Journal set out to find whether or not there was a connection
Is it Just Bad Breath or Something More?
Picture this: you’re halfway through your workday and catching up with coworkers. You notice they take a step back from the conversation. Then, it hits you. You forgot to brush your teeth this morning! While it happens to the best
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