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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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 […]
Keeping Your Teeth Clean Around Halloween
The start of October has us counting down the days to Halloween, and all the fun that it entails. Between the costumes and spooky movies, there is something fun for everyone to enjoy. But we all know one thing: Halloween is really all about the treats and sweets! There are only a few other times […]
5 Famous Idioms That Prove We Love Teeth
We care a lot about our teeth. Not just us dentists, but people. People worry about their smiles, about whether their breath smells, or if they have food stuck in their teeth. You may think these are the only indicators that people care about teeth. You may want to disagree and say if people cared […]
Do You Grind Your Teeth?
So you grind your teeth, no big deal, right? Actually, wrong – grinding your teeth can cause some serious damage. Even if you think your case is mild. So what exactly is happening when you’re grinding or clenching your teeth? Teeth grinding, even when mild, has the power to wear down your enamel. This protective […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back to School with a Smile
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 […]
