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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.
Tooth Decay Causing Diseases
While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of tooth decay, there are a few other common culprits. If you or a loved one suffer from any of the disorders listed below, we encourage you to stay on top
Preventing Dry Mouth As You Sleep
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with your mouth feeling as dry as the Sahara? You’re not alone. In fact, millions of people around the globe suffer from the same exact thing. Dry mouth is
How to Get a Solid Night of Sleep
Did you know that nearly 40% of people report waking up during the middle of the night at least a few times each week? While it may seem like a normal part of your night, there are steps you can
Tips for Taming Burnout
Since the start of the global pandemic, the World Health Organization has noted a 25% increase worldwide in feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. While these feelings are valid and understood, experiencing them for long periods of time can lead
How to Have the Perfect Happy, Healthy Day
As your partner in oral health, we want you to be well year round-not just when we see you for bi-yearly checkups. While it can seem like a struggle to fill your weeks with days that are both productive and
Smoothie Recipes
Healthy & Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Jumpstart Your Day Looking for a delicious and nutritious way to fuel your morning? Smoothies are an easy and satisfying way to boost your energy, pack in essential vitamins, and support your overall health—all
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