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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.
Keep Your Gums in the Pink
While keeping your pearly whites clean can help you maintain optimal oral health, don’t forget about your gums. Your gums provide a protective covering over the bones of your teeth, preventing bacteria from causing harm. Healthy gums should appear pink, not
Take Your Teeth for a Spin
While a manual toothbrush does an excellent job of keeping your teeth clean if you brush correctly and long enough, electric toothbrushes can amp up your brushing power. Depending on the brand, an electric toothbrush can rotate up to 30,000
A Valentine Gift for Your Teeth
Though chocolates and decadent sweets may be on the menu this Valentine’s Day, your teeth don’t have to suffer–instead, give your teeth a valentine gift by taking extra care of them. If you do partake in eating treats, aim to
Should I See the Dentist If I’m Sniffling & Sneezing?
That dreaded pre-cold has turned into a full-blown head cold complete with sniffles, sneezes and a sore throat. You checked your calendar and saw that you have an upcoming appointment at our practice. Do you go or cancel? It’s not an
How to Stop Nail-Nibbling
Nail-biting—it’s a nervous practice that’s highly common—and highly detrimental to one’s teeth. Often, nail-biting begins in childhood and hangs around as a hard-to-kick habit. And it’s one you may not even realise you’re doing. Over time, nail-biting may cause teeth
Are You Forgetting to Brush This Important Part of Your Teeth?
We all know how important it is to brush your teeth for two minutes, two times each day. And while we often discuss the importance of brushing your gums adequately, we find that many patients miss this frequently forgotten part
Can a Cracked Tooth Heal on Its Own?
If you’ve ever broken a bone-let’s say an arm or a leg-chances are you visited a medical professional to have it set in a cast, and it ultimately healed on its own. So, why can’t our teeth heal by themselves? It’s a common misconception that teeth are the same as bone. In actuality, the enamel
Is Vaping Bad for Your Teeth?
Vaping has become popular in recent years, often viewed as a “healthier” alternative to smoking cigarettes. However, research suggests that vaping isn’t healthy at all-and may do extensive damage to your oral and overall health. Here are a few common problems vaping can cause for your mouth. 1. Increased bacteria. A 2018 study revealed individuals who
Is Your Child Grinding Their Teeth?
It’s very common for adults to grind their teeth, but did you know that children are just as susceptible? A child may grind their teeth for a number of reasons, including anxiety, tooth misalignment, pain from teething or an ear infection, medications or even a medical condition. If your child awakes in the morning and
Low On Energy? Give This Healthy Snack a Try
Often find yourself in a mid-day slump reaching for another cup of coffee? Instead of surviving on caffeine, give your body something nutritious. While you might expect us to suggest vegetables-which is never a bad choice-we’ve got something exciting, easy, and sweet that you can try: Banana energy balls. Packed with healthy fats, fibre, and
Saving Your Smile from the Sun
It’s common knowledge to apply sunscreen to your skin before spending a day outside or at the beach. But there’s one body part that’s often overlooked when it comes to UV protection-your smile. Your lips have a thin layer of skin that help contribute to their red colour, and this is particularly vulnerable to the
Improve Your Well-Being With 30 Minutes of Fun
It would be impossible to describe the past year as “fun”. However, as we slowly find our new normal, it’s important that we restore the fun in our lives, too-and science agrees. Scheduling 30 minutes of fun each day is great for our well-being. Here’s why. It may improve your relationship. As we age, we get