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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
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