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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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Does Your Mouth Rinse Burn?
After some people brush and floss their teeth, they choose to use a mouth rinse to get rid of any debris that may have been left behind and kill harmful bacteria that could cause cavities, infections, or gum problems. We commonly hear that some patients don’t like to use a mouth rinse because of an
4 Common Problems Braces Can Fix
We all know that braces, both traditional and clear aligners, can correct misaligned teeth to reveal a stunning straighter smile. But did you know that isn’t all they’re good for? Here are a few other surprising things that braces can correct. Misaligned jaw. Often caused by an uneven bite, jaw misalignment can cause issues resulting in
3 Ways to Relax in Under 5 Minutes
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed? You’re not alone. Sometimes, taking a moment to ourselves can make all the difference when it comes to mental health. Here are some of our favourite ways to relax quickly. Get your head below your heart. Hanging with your arms and head toward your toes lessens your fight or flight
3 Myths About Oral Health
3 Myths About Oral Health One of our main goals as an oral health provider is to help patients understand fact from fiction when it comes to their teeth. Here are some of the most common myths we find ourselves dispelling! You’ll always know when you have a cavity. By the time you feel pain from
Protecting Your Toddler’s Teeth from Sugar
What toddler doesn’t love to have a glass of juice or other sugary drinks? While supermarket shelves are full of drinks marketed towards children as “healthy,” it’s not always the case. Even though children eventually lose their baby teeth, it’s important to care for them to prevent future oral health problems. Here are a few
Healthy Habits to Help You Live to 100
Did you know that the number of people surpassing the age of 100 increased more than 40% between 2000 to 2014? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making it to a century relies more on lifestyle choices than good genes. Here are a few healthy habits to incorporate into your daily life