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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
Whitening
Whitening Stain, Stain Go Away! Seems as though just about everyone is opting for teeth whitening treatment these days! Getting that “Hollywood Smile” is a regular pastime which is why the number one requested cosmetic dentistry procedure is teeth whitening. While many people in Warner buy the “drugstore brand” of whitener, our teeth whitening procedure
Dental Health During Pregnancy
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 or decorating a nursery. As you’ll probably be reading up on how to keep your baby as healthy as possible, there are steps you can take to ensure proper
3 Things That Are Secretly Hurting Your Teeth
If you aren’t brushing your teeth each morning and night, it’s safe to say you’re harming your oral health. But here are a few things that could wreak havoc on your mouth and teeth that you may want to think twice about! 1. Snoring. Aside from just preventing your partner from sleeping well, snoring can make
Hacks to Save Your Oral Health
Looking for simple ways to remember how to keep your mouth healthy? Look no further. 1. Fix the problem while it’s small. Don’t ignore a painful tooth or swollen gums for too long—the sooner you visit us, the quicker we can help get your oral health back on track. 2. Limit sour candy. Because sour candy is
X-rays: An Important Diagnostic Tool
In addition to preventative checkups, X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth. That’s because images, or radiographs, can alert us to a range of conditions, such as tooth decay between teeth or under existing fillings, gum disease, bone infections, abscesses, problems with teeth formation, and even tumours. When
Brush Your Tongue to Banish Bacteria
Everyone knows that scrupulous daily teeth brushing and flossing are two of the best ways to optimise oral health and prevent decay. Did you know, however, that it’s also critical to brush your tongue each time you brush and floss your teeth? That’s because your tongue harbours bacteria that can not only cause bad breath