Clinical Advice and Oral Health Tips
Healthy Habits for Kids’ Teeth
Developing healthy dental habits early is critical to long term teeth health. By the time your child is 3 years old they will likely have their full set of 20 baby teeth. Start teaching your kids the importance of brushing and cleaning those teeth when they are toddlers and the habits will be ingrained in…
Read MoreDo I Need to See the Dentist for My Tooth Pain?
Typically, if you are experiencing pain, that is an indication that your body is attempting to protect itself, and you, because something is wrong. As much as we want to make sure that you are treating pain seriously, and working with your dentist to prevent and treat any pain that you might experience, we realize…
Read MoreWhy is Flossing So Important?
You’ve heard the refrain again and again from your dentist: you need to floss your teeth. Yet, unless you are one of the approximately 28% of Canadians who do floss at least 5 times a week, you aren’t listening. Maybe you will wrap some around your fingers to get at a piece of mango fiber,…
Read MoreTooth Care for Teens
Taking good care of your teeth should happen at any age and should be taught starting at a young age, after all we only have one set of teeth and once they are gone that is that. According to recent studies the teen population tend to slack a little more than other age groups when…
Read MoreBest and Worst Foods for Your Teeth
Foods to avoid: While citrus fruits have awesome nutritional benefits like being rich in vitamins, they can actually be quite harmful for your teeth. The acidity in products like grapefruit juice can slowly erode the enamel of your teeth. Look for orange juices fortified with calcium, which can help your teeth counteract the harmful acidity.…
Read MoreCaring For Your Dental Implants
You always hear about how important it is to take care of your teeth and your oral hygiene and when you have dental implants that is no different. In fact it may be more important to take proper care of your dental implants, simply because of the amount of time and money you have invested…
Read MoreLife Changing Reasons for Dental Implants: Part 1
There are many reasons why someone might choose to have dental implants over traditional dentures; each reason is as unique as the individual who is making the choice. We have compiled a list of common reasons you should choose dental implants, reasons that very well could be life changing. The reasons have been listed in…
Read MoreDental Solutions for Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a condition that affects up to 25% of people in Canada, but the first thought won’t usually be to seek help from a dentist; however, there are many ways in which they can help. If a patient is suffering from a moderate form of Sleep Apnea, then wearing an appliance when the…
Read More8 Tips for a New Years Resolution for a Beautiful Smile
The New Year is officially here, welcome 2015! With the New Year here and so many people making their New Year resolutions, we thought you should make a New Year resolution for a healthier mouth and smile. Here are our top resolutions that you should incorporate into the New Year. Top Tips for Improving your…
Read MoreKeep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and with Thanksgiving already come and gone, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. Many of us go to several places to visit friends and family during the holidays, and most of these parties involve eating tons of food. Most of the food isn’t very healthy, but hey, it’s…
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