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Want Whiter Teeth? Read before you Bleach!
In Saskatoon and across North America, whiter teeth is one of the most commonly desired dental treatments. There are a plethora of ways to brighten the appearance of your smile, but not all methods are equally effective or safe. It’s important to do your research and consult your dentist before choosing a course of action.…
The Importance of Oral Health During Pregnancy
The promotion of lifelong oral health for any child begins through educating expectant mothers about the importance of oral care during pregnancy. As a Saskatoon dental clinic concerned about pediatric dental care, we aim to help all of our patients understand the links between oral health and overall health. Because pregnant women are even more…
How to Prevent Dental Decay
How to Prevent Dental Decay As oral health service providers in Saskatoon, preventing dental decay is central to our goal to promote your oral health. Dental decay is a common dental problem that begins with enamel erosion and often without symptoms. As it progresses to form cavities, you may notice increased tooth sensitivity. Discomfort may…
To chew or not to chew? What you need to
To chew or not to chew? What you need to know about chewing gum and your teeth. Any oral health services would be incomplete without a conversation about chewing gum. As your Saskatoon dental care specialists, we’re here to let you in on a little secret: not all chewing gum is made equal. You probably…
Which tooth replacement option is right for me?
Which tooth replacement option is right for me? Missing teeth? There are many reasons for tooth loss. Cavities, gum disease, and injury or trauma to the face are all common causes. Regardless of why, if you are missing a tooth you probably already understand the implications this can have for the appearance of your smile…
The History of Toothpaste
The History of Toothpaste Our ancestors determined that oral cleaning meant better oral and dental health dating back to 3500-3000 BC, when the Babylonians and Egyptians fashioned early forms of toothbrushes by fraying the ends of twigs. And long before the predecessor of the toothbrush was engineered, as far back as 5000 BC in ancient…
What causes bad breath (halitosis) and could it be a
What causes bad breath (halitosis) and could it be a symptom of other issues? Having bad breath can be embarrassing and harmful to our health if it is chronic. There are several causes for bad breath (otherwise known as halitosis) that range from lifestyle to serious medical conditions. Let's discuss these situations in greater detail…
3 Reasons Dental Cleanings Are Essential
3 Reasons Dental Cleanings Are Essential When it comes to regular dental checkups, most people know that it is something they are obligated to do. Unfortunately, many people don't understand the real importance behind it. Getting dental cleanings is not just something that we do because our parents told us to growing up. The truth…
How to Deal With a Chipped Tooth
How to Deal With a Chipped Tooth Although we never think that it is going to happen to us, chipping a tooth is quite common. People will often chip their teeth on hard pieces of food while playing sports or in accidents. Sometimes we have surface stress and fault lines in our teeth from clenching…
