Tooth sensitivity in winter. It’s real.
Here in Toronto, Old Man Winter is particularly angry this year. And after a few years of relatively mild temperatures, many of us around here forgot what the frigidity can do to us – especially so to our teeth. If you are feeling increased tooth sensitivity in the cold air, there may be a few […]
Your child has a chipped tooth. Now what?
They say a dirty child is a happy child. The same is true for a child with a chipped tooth, because most of the time, it happens when they’re climbing, sliding, running, jumping or spinning in a circle until they fall down. Remember that these baby teeth are just that baby teeth. They’ll eventually […]
Why do we floss our teeth? This is why.
Why do we floss our teeth? Well if you don’t floss your teeth, a good brushing will only get them 65% clean, which means 35% of your tooth surface isn’t being cleaned at all. Would you only clean 65% of your house or car and consider it done? Would you put in 65% effort into […]
How To Kill Bad Breath Just In Time For The Holidays
Indoor party season is the worst time to be walking around with bad breath. You’re in close proximity to a lot of people in hot, stuffy rooms. You’re socializing with friends and colleagues, and if there’s that special someone you can finally muster up the nerve to ask out, the holiday season’s the perfect time […]
Teeth Whitening Pros and Cons
Teeth whitening has quickly grown into one of our most popular services – especially around this time of year when folks are coming in for a fresh start to the new year or even buying a teeth whitening package as a gift. Like anything, teeth whitening has its pros and cons. And while we fall […]
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 give in to the moment and let your kids do their worst to their teeth. You want to know that you’re doing something — anything — for your kids and […]
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 a look. What do dental hygienists do? A lot more than just cleaning teeth. Dental hygienists educate patients, check for oral cancers, prevent cavities by placing sealants, administer fluoride treatments, […]
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 on the Terry Fox Run to exercise and raise money for cancer research in his name, making it one of the largest fundraising events in Canadian history! But did you […]
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 your teeth if you develop some bad dental habits. Studies indicate that your smile is the first thing people notice about you. And as the kids head back to school […]
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 sure your kids are getting all the nutrients they need isn’t always easy. The good news? There are easy ways to prepare these. We put together the do’s and don’ts […]
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 care of your aging teeth. Over time, wear and tear can take a toll on teeth. The enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body – harder […]
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? Before that, and for over 500 years, people used a wooden or bone handle with boar bristles on the end to brush. And before that, humans chewed on thin branches […]