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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
How to Raise Kids with Good Oral Health Habits
It’s no secret that instilling proper oral health habits in your children should start when they’re young. We’re often asked, “How young is too young?” The answer? It’s never too early! When your child is an infant, it’s important to clean their gums after they eat. Though they may not know it at the time,
4 Natural Ways to Tackle TMJ
Notice your jaw clicking when you chew? Does your jaw get stuck open or closed? Do your ears ache? If yes, you may be experiencing Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), a condition caused by teeth grinding, gum chewing, teeth clenching and stress. It’s associated with a number of symptoms like headaches, toothaches, earaches and sleep issues. Natural ways
Put Dry Mouth to Bed
Have you ever woken up with a mouth as dry as sandpaper? For some, it’s all too common. And while you (and your mouth) may feel better after a glass of water, there are other things you can do to limit dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, during sleep. • Put a humidifier in your
Is Your Diet to Blame for Bad Breath?
Feel like you’re constantly battling bad breath? Here’s the good news—it might be your diet! Follow these tips for combating bad breath without sacrificing foods you love. Onions, spicy foods and garlic. If these are staples in your diet, it may be worth it to carry a toothbrush in your purse should you eat any of
3 Signs You’ve Got a Cavity
While cavity free is the way to be, sometimes life happens. When you’ve got a cavity, the best thing you can do is visit our practice to have it treated carefully and effectively. Think you might have a cavity but aren’t sure? Check out these three signs to watch out for. 1. You’ve got a
Healthy Gums, Strong Lungs
Do you have sick or healthy gums? While healthy gums should appear pink, sick gums are swollen and inflamed. They pull away from your teeth, causing your teeth to loosen and even fall out. Keeping your gums healthy isn’t only essential when it comes to maintaining peak oral health but respiratory health as well. According