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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.
Tooth Decay Causing Diseases
While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of tooth decay, there are a few other common culprits. If you or a loved one suffer from any of the disorders listed below, we encourage you to stay on top
Preventing Dry Mouth As You Sleep
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with your mouth feeling as dry as the Sahara? You’re not alone. In fact, millions of people around the globe suffer from the same exact thing. Dry mouth is
How to Get a Solid Night of Sleep
Did you know that nearly 40% of people report waking up during the middle of the night at least a few times each week? While it may seem like a normal part of your night, there are steps you can
Tips for Taming Burnout
Since the start of the global pandemic, the World Health Organization has noted a 25% increase worldwide in feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. While these feelings are valid and understood, experiencing them for long periods of time can lead
How to Have the Perfect Happy, Healthy Day
As your partner in oral health, we want you to be well year round-not just when we see you for bi-yearly checkups. While it can seem like a struggle to fill your weeks with days that are both productive and
Smoothie Recipes
Healthy & Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Jumpstart Your Day Looking for a delicious and nutritious way to fuel your morning? Smoothies are an easy and satisfying way to boost your energy, pack in essential vitamins, and support your overall health—all
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 good idea to preserve that precious resource. Turning off the water while you brush can
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 can alert us to a range of conditions, including decay between teeth, gum disease, bone
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 dental treatment. Specifically, consuming cheese neutralises plaque. How? Cheese, of course, contains calcium that mixes
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 stuck between your dentures, thoroughly rinse them. Clean your mouth after removing your dentures. Use a
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 have entirely erupted through your gums, or become impacted. While wisdom tooth removal is seen
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 teeth and gums, it lubricates the mouth and regulates its acid balance. Saliva contains enzymes