When summer is starting to wrap up, it’s time again to prepare your children for another school year. Whether they are going to school for the very first time, or are returning for their final year before graduating, you want to make sure you have done everything to get your children ready for the year …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
It’s almost that time of year again! Back to school! Send your child back with a smile by visiting the dentist. When children are young, there are many changes happening with their teeth with losing baby teeth and growing permanent teeth. It’s a time when tooth decay is common. Left untreated, tooth decay can cause …
Do you ever experience pain or discomfort in your teeth in cold weather, eating certain foods, drinking hot or cold beverages, or even touching your teeth? You probably have sensitive teeth. There are several possible causes, and there are also options for you to relieve the pain. What causes teeth sensitivity? Beneath the enamel protecting …
Your teeth are losing their bright white shine and you’re considering whitening them. You’ve heard about bleach kits you can buy at a drugstore, but you also know your dentist does teeth bleaching. The real question is what is the difference? Whitening at Home There are many teeth whitening products on the market that you …
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