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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.
Remedying Medication-Induced Dry Mouth
Do you feel like your mouth is parched like a desert or filled with cotton balls? Dry mouth (xerostomia) has many causes, one of which is medication. The following can contribute to dry mouth: antihistamines, decongestants, and many medications for
Waxed or Unwaxed Floss: Which Is Right for You?
In addition to brushing twice a day, flossing daily is one of the best ways to keep your pearly whites healthy. While you can find floss in a variety of colours and flavours, it also comes in waxed and unwaxed.
Banish That Bedtime Bottle
Like a favourite stuffed animal or blanket, a child’s bottle can quickly become a major source of comfort. Night-time bottle feeding, however, can contribute to tooth decay. That’s because the sugar that’s found in milk can cause decay. This decay
Are You Brushing Long Enough?
Maybe you brush your teeth for a few seconds in the shower or do a quick swipe before heading to work or bed. Kids aren’t the only ones who sometimes don’t brush long enough. Adults are guilty too. Brushing for
Are You Using Your Teeth As a Tool?
Do you find yourself opening packages, envelopes or bottles with your teeth? Perhaps you employ your pearly whites to rip tag ties off new articles of clothing or cut packing tape. Do your teeth a favour. Take a minute or
How Would You Grade Your Oral Health?
Most of us haven’t received a letter grade since leaving school years ago—but sometimes it’s helpful to know how you stack up. If your oral health habits were a school subject, would you be passing? A+: You brush for two minutes
Aging and Oral Health
While taking care of our teeth at every stage of life is important, aging can present specific challenges that seniors should be aware of. Here are a few ways you can ensure your smile thrives well into your golden years. • According to the CDC, 2 in 3 seniors over the age of 65 have
The Quickest Way to Improve Your Smile
The New Year is the perfect time to do things you’ve been putting off–like whitening your smile! Teeth whitening is known as one of the quickest ways of improving the aesthetics of a smile. Before treatment, you must have healthy teeth and gums and a recent dental clean to see best results. In-Chair Whitening: This is
3 Simple Oral Health Tips for Parents and Kids
As children grow up into toddlers, then before you know it teenagers, we want them to cary on good oral health habits all the way to adulthood. Here are 3 ways to encourage good oral health to children: 1. Break the sensitivity of going to the dentist early. You can bring your children in with
Preventing Cavities in Kids
No parent wants to see their child in pain-luckily, when it comes to cavities, pain can be a thing of the past-with proper prevention! Here are three ways to help your child prevent cavities: 1. Get your child familiar with brushing their teeth before they can do it themselves. When you brush your teeth, have
What Vitamins Are Best for Your Teeth?
These days, it seems that there’s a supplement for everything! But do they actually work? And do any of them benefit your teeth? We breakdown a few vitamins and minerals that can play a pivotal role in your oral health below. Calcium: This mineral helps provide support for bones and teeth. Get more calcium into your
4 Causes of Bad Breath
Forgetting to brush your teeth in the morning can definitely make you feel self-conscious about being in close proximity to others-but if you’re noticing stinky breath regardless of brushing, something else could be to blame. Here are a few common culprits. 1. Medications. Common medicines like antihistamines and decongestants can be to blame. 2. Dry