A bright and healthy smile is something that everyone desires, and choosing the right toothpaste is a crucial step in achieving it. With so many options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one that caters to your specific dental needs. From sensitive teeth to whitening, from fluoride to natural…
Regular visits with your dentist can seem like an unpleasant ritual. You’re dreading the thought of going to the dentist and that fear can be heightened when it seems like your last visit was a month or two ago. However, regular dental check-ups aren’t just intended to help you avoid potential problems. In fact, there…
Dental care is essential to maintaining good oral hygiene. Without it, you run the risk of developing cavities and other dental problems. Fortunately, preventive dental care is fairly easy to implement. Keep reading for more information about how to prevent dental cavities. Brush your teeth twice a day The most important step in preventing oral…
We are happy to announce that our office has now reopened with enhanced health & safety measures. We will begin to schedule patients as of June 3, 2020. The health & safety of our patients and staff has always been and will continue to be our top priority. By following the most up-to-date guidelines for…
Many patients don’t realize just how important it is to use the right toothbrush. They typically rely on the sample they get after their 6-month dental visit or pick up a cheap option at their local grocery store. To them, all toothbrushes are basically the same, and they don’t see a reason to invest in an electric…
ECC is short for early childhood caries (or cavities), which is an especially damaging form of the dental decay, which impacts the primary teeth of preschoolers. The prevalence of ECC in pre-school children in urban areas of Canada is six to eight percent, but in disadvantaged populations such as the Inuit of the Northwest Territories,…
Halitosis, or what we commonly refer to as bad breath, affects almost 1 in 3 people– but that doesn’t make it any more enjoyable. Going through life scared your breath is going to cause people to grimace can put a damper on your confidence. Thankfully, there are a few ways to fight bad breath– and…
This is a great question and while not every dentist, or dental hygienist, may agree on what else is needed to get and keep your gums and teeth healthy I feel you should know about the other oral hygiene tools that are available. That way you can make up your own mind. First, you must…
Without a doubt, the biggest misconception the public has about dental health is that the effects of dental diseases are limited only to the teeth and gums. It can and does negatively impact the overall health of the body. Yet, as destructive as dental disease can be, most people, including many dentists and physicians, still…