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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.
Staying Safe and Healthy During Coronavirus
As circumstances change around us, rest assured our practice stands with you during this global crisis. While we’ve always been committed to painstaking sanitation and implementing disease mitigation strategies, we’re taking extra special precautions these days. As health care professionals,
Three Dental Health Challenges
We understand that our “normal” routines have been drastically changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But there’s one routine we hope you’re sticking to – brushing your teeth each morning and night. What you might not have considered are other
Dental Health When You’re Expecting
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 and decorating a nursery. As you’ll probably be reading up on how to keep
Make Your Own Mouthwash
While brushing and flossing each day keeps your teeth and gums healthy, taking the additional step of using mouthwash can further freshen your mouth. If you’re seeking a natural and affordable way to rinse your mouth, consider a common ingredient
Start a Lifetime of Positive Checkups
Starting your child on the path to excellent oral health begins with their first trip to the dentist. That first visit should probably occur before your child turns one. If your child is older, it’s a good idea to discuss
Healthy Bones. Healthy Teeth.
Want to keep your pearly whites for life? Consider fortifying your teeth and body with calcium, an abundant mineral essential for the body. While it’s common knowledge that calcium is important when it comes to maintaining bone health, it’s also
Tobacco and Your Teeth
It’s fair to say that nearly everyone understands the negative impact of cigarettes on your overall health. But how much do you know about the effects of tobacco products on your teeth? Consider these facts the next time you reach for a cigarette or cigar. 1. Your gums may recede. Using tobacco can cause gums
Is Teeth Whitening Right for You?
We want to be your guide for all things oral health, and if you’re curious about what you can do to enhance your smile, we’re happy to help. Many patients often wonder if teeth whitening is right for them—here are a few quick ways to figure out if you’re a great candidate. • You’re looking
Sweet Tooth Causing Cavities?
It’s in most of our favourite sweet treats—sugar! For some of us, cutting sugar altogether for the sake of our overall and oral health is too big of an order. However, there are steps you can take to limit the amount of sugar you consume as well as improved oral health habits to follow, including:
Maintaining Dental Hygiene with Braces
When wearing metal brackets with wires to correct your or your child’s smile, maintaining proper dental hygiene can be tricky. To help you stay on the right track, here are a few tips to keep your smile beaming. Rinse your mouth regularly after eating as wires and brackets tend to trap food particles that wouldn’t
Alcohol and Your Teeth
Did you know that just one alcoholic drink per day can change the bacteria in your mouth for the worse? Here’s how some of the most popular alcoholic drinks affect your oral health. Wine: Wine drinkers tend to produce elevated levels of bacteria responsible for gum disease. Dark wines, especially red, can also stain the teeth
Keep Your Teeth in Tip-Top Shape When You Travel
If you’re going on holiday or packing your bags for that much-needed trip, don’t take a vacation from maintaining healthy oral hygiene habits. One of the best ways you can keep your dental health on track before you head for the open road, rails or skies, is by visiting your dentist for a checkup. Of