Forbes recently named dental hygienist as the #1 best job in health care, and since it’s becoming a more in-demand career in Canada, it’s worth…
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Exercise and your teeth
This September 28th, we’re celebrating the Canadian hero Terry Fox and his dedication to a world without cancer. Every year, millions of students join in…
Start September with a smile by developing good dental habits
The late nights, cool treats and a more relaxed schedule make summer the best season of the year! But, it can take a toll on…
Teeth friendly school lunches that kids love
The hardest thing about packing teeth friendly school lunches is worrying about what ends up back at home at the end of the day. Making…
Don’t miss some of the city’s best patios this summer
The best things about summer in Toronto? Patios, Blue Jays games, patios, park weekends, and did we mention patios? Since the season is almost over,…
Preventing sugar related summer tooth decay
The average person consumes about 130 pounds of sugar per year. Yes, Halloween and Christmas make up a big chunk of this, but summer’s not…
How to care for aging teeth into the golden years and beyond
As you begin aging, taking care of yourself and your health becomes so much more important. But you should also consider how you are taking…
Asian Eats and Oral Health
If you’ve been to a dentist, you know that sugary foods are something you should limit. But what foods are good for your teeth? More…
Should you be using an electric toothbrush?
The electric toothbrush was invented in the 90’s. Did you know that the modern nylon toothbrush (as we know it today) was invented in 1938?…
Summer Festivals for Canada’s 150th Summer
Since there’s a lot of hype around Canada’s 150th birthday this year, there’s a lot going on in the city in terms of summer festivals.…
Are you in gum disease denial?
How often do you forget to floss? If the answer is “never,” you’re one of only 28% of people who regularly floss their teeth. When…
Is men’s oral health different than women’s oral health?
Have you ever wondered if gender affects how you should care for your teeth? With June being Men’s National Health Month and Father’s Day this…
Tooth Avulsion/Knock-outs: What to do when you lose a tooth.
Did you know that more than 5 million teeth are injured or knocked out (or what we in the dental community refer to as tooth…
Pickle Barrel: The emporium next door
If you’ve never been to the Pickle Barrel, you don’t know what “choice overload” is. You’ll never in your life see a bigger, more diverse…
The smile: why do we do it and what does it mean?
As dentists, we understand the importance of a smile. While our patients want healthy mouths, this is not what they are typically thinking about every…
Five reasons to live at Yonge and Eglinton
Toronto’s immigrant population grew 24.8% from 2,032,960 in 2001 to 2,537,405 in 2011. Since then it’s continued to grow, and every neighbourhood is benefiting from…