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The “Healthy” Halloween Candy
Some days, you just have to accept that your kids are going to eat junk food. At the same time, you don’t want to just
Becoming a dental hygienist in Canada
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Caring For Oral Piercings
Self-expression can be an interesting thing, especially when it comes to oral piercings. It used to be just ears and a few noses. But today,
