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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
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