Have you ever met someone with seemingly bottomless expanses of confidence? All eyes are on them as they walk into a room. They are always sure of themselves, they can capture the attention of any audience, they walk with assurance, they seize opportunities, and they are well respected. Sometimes it may feel like you can …
Celebrating the Holidays
We love the holiday season here at Desired Smiles! Some of our favourite ways to celebrate is with a little decorating, festive songs, and holiday movies! One of our favourite songs to play during the holidays is All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth. Fun fact: Grade 2 teacher, Donald Yetter Gardner …
The History of Toothbrushes
Ever wonder how people used to brush their teeth back before the modern day toothbrush was invented? If you’re someone who cannot live without your electric toothbrush, it may be interesting for you to see how far we’ve come. Toothbrush-like tools age back to 3500-3000 BC, but back then they looked nothing like they do …
When Children Play Dentist
Children, like adults, may be prone to anxiety. Sometimes it’s about the first day of school, sometimes it’s about visiting the dentist. In any case, anxiety is often caused when a child feels like they have little or no control. It is caused by the unknown, a break from routine, separation from their parents, or …
A Dentist’s Guide to Trick-or-Treating
We know what you’re thinking; a dentist is going to give away apples for Halloween, or worse – toothbrushes, so why should you even consider a dentist’s guide to trick-or-treating? While apples are a healthy snack and you should be brushing your teeth regularly, we also know how to have some fun! You can still …
Cavity Prevention Secrets
Before we tell you how to prevent cavities, you need to know exactly how they are caused. Cavities are the result of a tooth frequently exposed to acid, causing the enamel to lose minerals. Acidic foods like sugars and starches are a likely cause. Removing these foods from your teeth promptly is the best way …
TV Tropes: The Evil Dentist
Have you ever noticed while watching television or a movie that every dentist is a villain? This trope is far overused in television and movies. We believe it’s also unfair and contributes to the fear many people have in dentists. Let’s look over some of the dentists in popular culture and how they’re portrayed. Dr. …
Is Your Snoring Keeping You Up at Night?
Did you know that your snoring could be caused by a dental issue? Your dentist could actually help treat conditions that are keeping you up at night, such as snoring. Snoring occurs when the airway passage is partially blocked during sleep. Often it is blocked by the tongue as it rolls back during sleep. In …
Habits Hurting Your Teeth
Excessive Snacking If you’re constantly snacking on unhealthy foods, you could be damaging your teeth. In addition, snacking produces less saliva than a meal, meaning you have less protection against acids. Binge eating can also result in tooth decay. Chewing on Ice Doing so wears down tooth enamel. What’s worse is that ice is a …
3 Simple Ways to Save Your Teeth from Staining
Various studies indicate that smiling boosts confidence and offers health benefits. For people who are critical or self-conscious of their teeth, however, smiling may not come so easily. Tooth staining is one common cause of dissatisfaction that most people worry about at some point. Fortunately, with the following three tips, stopping staining is easier than …
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