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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.
Is Your Dental Hygiene Routine Green?
You take short showers, recycle religiously and take reusable bags to the store. Here’s another eco-friendly habit to consider: greening your dental hygiene regimen. As only 1 percent of the Earth’s water supply is suitable for human consumption, it’s a
How Often Do I Need Dental X-rays?
The answer depends on many factors, including your age, dental history and certain dental conditions. Most individuals have a complete series taken every three to five years, as well as bitewings, once annually. Wondering why you need X-rays? X-ray images
It’s Okay to Be Cheesy
Creamy, gooey, savoury cheese. While this dairy staple tastes great on pizza, sandwiches and pasta, it also has a potential dental benefit. According to some research, eating cheese makes the mouth more alkaline, which in turn decreases the need for
How to Clean Your Dentures
Keeping your dentures clean and free of bacteria can help you enjoy a healthy, confident smile. Here are some simple tips for cleaning your dentures: Remove and rinse dentures after eating. To remove food particles and other debris that can get
What’s the Wisdom on Removing Third Molars?
Wisdom teeth (third molars) typically start developing in the teen years. By the end of that period, the crowns of the wisdom teeth usually begin to erupt through the gums, if there’s sufficient room. By your mid-twenties, wisdom teeth will
Swimming in Pools of Spit
Hundreds of glands in our mouth produce enough saliva to fill two medium-size bathtubs a year. That’s a lot of saliva. Which is good. Saliva is our body’s way of rinsing our teeth of sugars and bacteria. Besides protecting our
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