You may have baking soda in your fridge for cooking, to absorb odors, or even for cleaning, but it is also a key ingredient in some toothpastes. Some people also use baking soda by itself as a means of teeth whitening. But, is this a good idea...
Read moreAre you unhappy with your smile or are your teeth crooked? Maybe you have a gap or your bite is off? If so, there is a fabulous solution called Invisalign. You may think that you need to get traditional wire braces to straighten your teeth, but...
Read moreLet’s start with how flossing and using a waterpik differ. When you floss, you get rid of food particles, loosen debris, and scrape off sticky film. A waterpik uses a pulsating stream of water to remove bacteria from the pockets of your...
Read moreYour tooth enamel contains 96% minerals, therefore it is the hardest substance in your body. It is extremely important to protect your enamel, as best as possible, because it does not regenerate once it is lost. The more your tooth enamel wears...
Read moreIt’s always important to be aware of anything that feels strange in your mouth. In most cases, it will probably be nothing to worry about, but it’s always a good idea to have your dentist take a look, just to be safe. Perhaps...
Read moreIt goes without saying that it’s not possible to treat dental patients while practicing social distancing. This is why the Government had no other choice, but to ensure that dental clinics were temporarily closed. It really was the only...
Read moreWhen people hear “root canal“, they assume it’s a painful and scary procedure, however, treatment methods have drastically evolved over the years, so there really isn’t a need to be fearful. The Positive Side of Root...
Read moreLet’s start with what tartar is. The sticky film that coats your teeth is called plaque. It is formed when the bacteria mixes with proteins and by-products of food in your mouth. It then also finds it’s way under your gumline and...
Read moreWhat does it mean if your gums are receding? If someone says that you have receding gums, this means that the margin of your gum tissue that surrounds your teeth has worn away or pulls back. More of your teeth become exposed, or even the root(s)...
Read moreIf you’re running out of Christmas gift ideas for your family, what about dental products? Everyone needs them, people often don’t like spending much on themselves in this area, and you’re contributing to their health at the...
Read moreWhen it comes to your oral health, the last thing you want to do is procrastinate. Often times, we let things slide, or just ignore something that doesn’t feel quite right, hoping it will get better on it’s own. The problem with...
Read moreIt goes without saying that it can be hard for kids to adjust to the regular school year after being on vacation in July and August. They have to wake up earlier, likely get to bed earlier, do their homework, and be prepared for the next day. It...
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