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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.
Staying Safe and Healthy During Coronavirus
As circumstances change around us, rest assured our practice stands with you during this global crisis. While we’ve always been committed to painstaking sanitation and implementing disease mitigation strategies, we’re taking extra special precautions these days. As health care professionals,
Three Dental Health Challenges
We understand that our “normal” routines have been drastically changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But there’s one routine we hope you’re sticking to – brushing your teeth each morning and night. What you might not have considered are other
Dental Health When You’re Expecting
If you’re expecting a child, or if children are in your future, you’re well aware that there’s more to consider than just picking out a name and decorating a nursery. As you’ll probably be reading up on how to keep
Make Your Own Mouthwash
While brushing and flossing each day keeps your teeth and gums healthy, taking the additional step of using mouthwash can further freshen your mouth. If you’re seeking a natural and affordable way to rinse your mouth, consider a common ingredient
Start a Lifetime of Positive Checkups
Starting your child on the path to excellent oral health begins with their first trip to the dentist. That first visit should probably occur before your child turns one. If your child is older, it’s a good idea to discuss
Healthy Bones. Healthy Teeth.
Want to keep your pearly whites for life? Consider fortifying your teeth and body with calcium, an abundant mineral essential for the body. While it’s common knowledge that calcium is important when it comes to maintaining bone health, it’s also
Smiling For Holiday Photos
Trying to find the best way to whiten your teeth before 2020 arrives? Even with little time left, you’ve still got some options. 1. Whitening toothpaste. Many types of toothpaste are now made with extra whitening power. While they aren’t meant for immediate, noticeable results, you may notice an improvement in the long term. Consider
Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays will be here before we know it. While it’s a time of joy, family, food (and photos), it’s also important to consider your oral health. Follow these simple tips to keep your teeth healthy this holiday season. 1. Avoid hard candy: This sugary substance doesn’t just lead to plaque buildup; it can chip your
Visiting Somewhere Chilly?
Do you have a trip planned to somewhere cold? Make sure you stay warm—and take care of your teeth. Here’s how you can protect your teeth during frigid weather. Stay hydrated. Your water intake is just as important in cold weather as it is during warm weather. This keeps your gums moist and allows you
Do Breath Mints Work?
While we hope it doesn’t happen often, we know that from time to time you may forget to brush your teeth. But if that happens, will a breath mint have your back? Yes—but. While mints do freshen your breath, they don’t clean your teeth. Instead, the sugar in many mints actually feeds the oral bacteria
Make Toothpaste Time Fun
Struggling to get your kids excited about brushing? Here are some fun ideas to help your children maintain their oral hygiene: Do they have a favourite character from a recent animated television show or movie? Chances are, you can find that popular character on a toothbrush. Consider making a chart to encourage consistent brushing. Each
Will Sweets Sour Your Smile?
While we know it’s nearly impossible to stay completely away from those oh-so-tasty treats around the holidays, do your best to protect your smile by limiting your intake. You should also be cautious about biting into hard candies like peanut brittle or candy canes so as to not chip a tooth or two. Common candy