1. The Health of Your Teeth can Affect Your Entire Life

    It’s easy to think that there’s no real connection between the condition of your teeth and the rest of your life, but there is. For many people, if they are not happy with their smile, if they are not confident with the condition of their teeth, they won’t smile as much. This is a clinically proven fact. If you don’t smile as much as you might if you had perfect, white, straight teeth, the…Read More

  2. Why You Should Avoid Water Picks

    Water picks, or oral irrigators, are designed to spray a thin bead of water into your teeth with the intention of getting food particles that are stuck in your teeth out. They were highly popular during the latter part of the 20th century, but there have been studies that have highlighted the potential risks of using these devices as part of your oral care. Firstly, the goal of an oral irrigator i…Read More

  3. 3 Things You Can Do to Get Fresh Breath

    When you don’t have fresh breath, it can lead to being uncomfortable when you’re around people, talking in close quarters, and a lot of other self-esteem issues. For some people, it seems that no matter what you try, you just can’t seem to get rid of that bad breath. It’s called halitosis and it’s a serious problem for millions of Canadians. Halitosis is most commonly the result of bacte…Read More

  4. Can I Get Away with Once a Year Dental Visits?

    It is recommended that every person should visit their dentist for regular checkups and cleaning every six months. While you may be limited on your budget or just don’t enjoy spending time at the dentist’s office, you could be wondering whether it would be find to cut that back to once per year. It’s a reasonable question. After all, there are many things that we have been told through the y…Read More

  5. 3 Tips for Dealing with Sensitive Teeth

    Having sensitive teeth can be frustrating. Every time that you bite into a food that is not at room (or mouth) temperature, you could be experiencing pain. Hard foods and even tough foods, like meat, can become a chore to chew. Switch toothpastes If you are experiencing sensitive tooth issues, try using a toothpaste that is specifically designed for sensitive teeth. There is no guarantee that you …Read More

  6. How a Confident Smile will Improve Your Life

    There are certainly some aspects about you as a person that will have a direct impact on how you feel about yourself. Our appearance generally has one of the most significant factors on whether we are confident, and while it depends on how we view ourselves, there are some key components that can make a difference in self-esteem. One of them is our complexion. If you don’t have a good complexion…Read More

  7. 3 Tips to Choosing the Right Dentist

    If you’ve recently moved or you haven’t visited a dentist in a long time, you should find a dentist as soon as possible. Some dental centers will be quite popular and may not be able to fit you in for some time, while others will be able to get your in for an appointment within a few days. Timeliness is important when it comes to dental care. When you search for the right dentist, pay attentio…Read More

  8. What Gums Say about Your Oral Health

    If you take care of your teeth, brush them twice a day, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, you may expect that your oral health is in great shape. However, even though you do all of those things, you may have some problems. You can tell a lot about a person’s oral health by the condition and state of their gums. Receding gums, inflamed gums, and even sensitive gums can all indicate that you may ha…Read More

  9. Brushing Every Day Can Still Lead to Bad Breath

    If you’re one of the millions of Canadian who brush their teeth every day and still can’t figure out why you have bad breath, you’re not alone. Many people think that by brushing their teeth on a regular basis, they are doing the right thing for their teeth. Brushing is essential. Make no mistake: brushing your teeth is essential. You should be brushing your teeth at least twice per day, but…Read More

  10. The Pain of Flossing: The More You Do It, the Easier It Gets

    If you don’t floss a lot, then you’ll find that the first time you set out to do it on your own… it could be painful. When you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair and the assistant is flossing, it seems so easy and even though there could be very slight amount of pain, you don’t notice it nearly as much as when you go home and do it for the first time by yourself. That’s likely because…Read More