The Benefits of Regular Dental Check-Ups
Are you due for your next dental check-up soon? Has it been a while since your last visit to the dentist? This article provides insight into how often you should see the dentist, why regular check-ups are important for your oral health and what you can expect during your appointment. What Are Dental Check-Ups? Routine […]
The Connection Between Diabetes and Oral Health
How Does Diabetes Affect Oral Health? Maintaining good oral health is crucial for everyone, but it holds even greater significance if you live with diabetes — you’re not alone in this experience. Over 3 million Canadians have been diagnosed with diabetes, with 6.1% having prediabetes. It’s important to understand how diabetes can impact your oral […]
The Benefits of Fluoride Treatments for Adults
When we hear “fluoride,” we sometimes think of children’s toothpaste and the importance of these minerals in helping their teeth grow stronger. However, did you know that fluoride can greatly benefit adults too? This treatment can strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of tooth decay so that you can enjoy a beautiful and healthy […]
Why Do I Get Cavities So Easily?
Your teeth are essential to your overall health and appearance, and getting cavities can be a painful and frustrating experience. If you brush and floss every day, you might be a little puzzled that, despite your best efforts, tooth decay can still occur. The truth is this can happen for various reasons, including bacteria buildup, […]
What is TMD? Exploring the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The joint that connects your skull to your jaw bone is considered one of the most complex in the human body. It is capable of moving forwards, backwards, and side to side. While you may not think much about this area of your face in your day-to-day life while chewing, talking, or yawning, a change […]
What Is Preventative Dentistry? Why Is It Important?
In order to look after the health of our teeth and gums, we need to prevent issues such as infections, cavities, and plaque buildup. Of course, there’s no need to protect your smile on your own, which is where preventative dentistry services like ours come in handy. Perhaps this is a new term to you, […]
3 Reasons You Get Cavities Even When You Brush Twice Daily
Many of us grew up learning that the best way to prevent cavities was to brush twice a day and floss. Despite following a good oral hygiene routine, many people still wind up needing fillings. What a lot of us don’t realize is that brushing and flossing our teeth regularly is only one […]
How Nightguards Protect Gums & Teeth
Life presents us with new stressors almost every day, it’s inevitable. Stress can take many forms and affects each person differently. While some turn to exercise as a way to release some stress, others begin grinding their teeth, whether they realize it or not. If you frequently find yourself complaining about severe […]
What Happens When Impacted Wisdom Teeth Aren’t Extracted
Wisdom teeth, less commonly known as the third molars, are always the last teeth to grow. They begin to appear during late adolescence and early adulthood, with most people having four wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth can develop at odd angles, which sometimes causes them to grow under the gums rather than break […]
How To Get The Most Out of Our Take-Home Whitening Kits
Tired of using over-the-counter teeth whitening and getting no results? Many over-the-counter whitening products don’t work as well as professional kits, since their chemistry is weak and cannot bleach the teeth sufficiently. Professional whitening kits are easier to use, more controlled, and produce better results. At-home kits typically use the tray system as […]
