Shake off the winter blues and swing into spring! This month Canadians across the country are celebrating National Dental Health Month. Supported by the Canadian Dental Health Association (CDHA), what better of a time to think about how you take care of your mouth? By promoting better oral health, this month long event encourages Canadians …
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Sedation Dentistry for Nervous Patients
If you cringe at the thought of being in the dentist’s chair – you’re not alone. Many people are nervous about dental procedures and treatments. If you’ve avoided visiting the dentist because of fear or anxiety, then sedation dentistry (a.k.a sleep dentistry) is the solution for you. With the use of sedative agents, individuals are …
Dentures vs Implants – Which is right for you?
If you’re retiring in the near future, consider making the most of your remaining dental benefits! Tooth loss hinders eating and speaking, and can cause a host of future problems. Replacing missing teeth is very important – not only for your appearance but also for your overall health. Fortunately there are different options to choose …
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When should you take your child to the dentist for the first time?
Getting your child comfortable with the dentist’s office and oral hygiene is equally as important as getting the checkup itself. We recommend bringing your child in for their first visit within 6 months of their first tooth coming in, as tooth decay and plaque can start to show. Your child’s baby teeth will fall out …
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Gift yourself a stress-free holiday
Holidays bring cheer and festivities all around. The family dinners, shopping, gifts and decorations, while being joyful can also be stressful. Oral health issues like dry mouth, poor hygiene, canker sores, teeth grinding, TMJ and gum disease can all be related to stress. Furthermore, some coping mechanisms like night-time teeth grinding, indulging in sweet treats, …
Health Benefits of Smiling
The clocks have gone back, daylight is shortening, and the festive season looms closer bringing with it many more reasons to smile. However, the decrease in daylight can be a problem for many. Thankfully, we all come equipped with the tools to help. Heading into the winter months is the perfect time to remind …
Wearing White Smiles After Labour Day
For most of us, Labour Day marks the official end of summer. While we may be sad to see summer go, it’s time to welcome in a new season with a big smile on our faces. But is your smile as white as you want it to be? After a long, lazy Labour Day weekend …
Which Works Best: Invisalign or Braces?
Which Works Best: Invisalign or Braces? The easy answer to the question Invisalign or braces is that it depends on the individual patient. Your bite, alignment, jaw, and the complexity of your case all impact whether Invisalign or braces will work for you. The benefits of Invisalign seem obvious to many people considering teeth aligning …
It’s Never too Late to Have the Smile You’ve Always Wanted
Let’s get straight to the point. It’s never too late for a perfect smile. These days, nearly half of orthodontics patients are adults. Here are some reasons why you should consider getting braces as an adult if you need them. Confident Smile A crooked smile can put a damper on your self-esteem and you don’t …
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Let’s Bond! Cosmetic Bonding 101
Not only do we want to bond with our patients and create great, lasting relationships, we also want to transform your smile with teeth bonding! Bonding is among one of the easiest and most cost-effective cosmetic dental procedures. What is Bonding? Bonding, or bonded restoration is a process that painlessly restores the appearance of your …
