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 […]
Aging And Oral Health The great thing about advances in medicine and care means that people are living longer than ever, and also able to keep up their quality of life for a longer period of time as well. Teeth and oral health are both great examples. For example, keeping your teeth as you age […]
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For Me? A lot of people may get the idea that cosmetic dentistry is exclusively for the rich and famous, but this isn’t the truth at all. The cosmetic dentistry field has grown by quite a lot in recent years, meaning that different procedures are more accessible than ever. Here’s how to […]
Two Peas In a Pod: Why Brushing and Flossing Come Hand-in-Hand Brushing and Flossing, it's a subject we deal with every time we go to the dentist. After a while, it begins to feel like white noise. Sure, we all know that brushing is important, but flossing seems kind of redundant. Do we really need […]
Quit the Chattering: How to Deal with Your Dental Anxiety You're eating popcorn then all of a sudden you feel it, the dreaded toothache. Instantly your palms get sweaty you may even get knots in your stomach. Dental anxiety is more common than you would think. It's estimated that around 80 percent of Americans have […]
Oral Care: Choosing the Right Toothbrush When it comes to choosing the right toothbrush, it can be a bit confusing because of the many sizes, colours, and types of bristle you can choose from. Throw the electric toothbrushes into the mix, and you can surely get lost in the dental aisle. The question becomes: “Which […]
Did you know that kids do not really like brushing their teeth every day? This is because children are busy learning, playing, and becoming independent. However, oral health in children should start early, and the best way to do this is by teaching them early. Children should be in the habit of a morning […]
Studies have shown that smoothies and fruit juices actually have more sugar in them than a can of soda. Although fruit juices are healthier for the body when compared to soda, they are not so healthy for our teeth. While fruit juices contain concentrated amounts of nutrients found in fruits, such as vitamins A […]
Our dental health is connected to our entire body. Any bacteria that lives and grows in your mouth can travel to the other parts of your body, thus, can contribute to problems with our overall health. Aging is a part of life, but it does not mean that you can’t do it gracefully and in […]
