Chipping, cracking, or breaking a tooth can be very painful. The damage can be small or extensive depending on the condition of your teeth and the type of injury that has occurred. With any sort of dental injury, your best course of action is to visit a dentist as quickly as you can. In the …
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Teeth are designed to last a lifetime. With proper oral care, it is easy for someone to have healthy teeth and gums. Are you someone who flosses and brushes your teeth at least twice a day? Brushing and flossing are necessary for good oral health, but there are a few other things you could be …
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Teens struggle with orthodontics, contact sports and poor diets filled with carbs and sugars. Less common issues that can still seriously impact the oral and dental health of teenagers are vaping, smoking and mouth piercings. Higher rates of tooth decay are more common in teenagers because of these issues. Being a teenager is hard. As …
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When deciding on a new service provider – hairdresser, chiropractor, esthetician or contractor, chances are you don’t make a decision based solely on advertising or how fancy their website it. Chances are you ask people that you trust for their opinions. Chances are – you look for reviews online to see what other people’s experiences …
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 …
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 …
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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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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Being better than you were yesterday is a great mandate to live by. At Desired Smiles, we constantly strive to ensure each of our staff have the ability to learn, develop and grow while also consistently working towards serving our patients better to help them improve their oral health. Through our educational approach, we work …
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Gum disease is one of the most widespread oral diseases in Canada and involves a spectrum of infections from very light to advanced. Here are some facts about gum disease- the different categories, symptoms, methods of prevention and cure. Gingivitis In the early stages of gum disease, known as Gingivitis, bacteria from food, plaque etc. …
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