There are actually many adults out there who are absolutely terrified of going to the dentist and if you happen to be one of them, imagine how challenging it is for a child. Fear of the dentist is common, even for you as an adult. It’s so common that there are even names for it,…
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How Often Should You Get a Deep Teeth Cleaning?
If you’re wondering whether you need a deep dental cleaning, wonder no more. We’re here to discuss its importance as well as how often you’re required to have it. Brushing and flossing regularly can help you fight against tooth decay, bad breath, and gum disease. These essential steps of good oral hygiene have numerous benefits,…
Is It Normal for Children to Have Gaps in Their Teeth?
Gaps in between your teeth can often cause self-embarrassment in you and you may not want to smile. Not only that but a tooth misalignment can also cause problems with your bite. While it is an issue that adults can probably deal with, a child may have a different view about it. Many parents worry…
The Many Faces of Dental Partners: Finding the Right Fit
When looking for a new dentist, you’re searching for more than someone to just inspect and clean your teeth. Your dental health is a vital part of your overall health so it’s important for you to have a dental home. This means there is always someone looking out for the best interest of you and…
What Your Child Eats can Affect Their Dental Health
The phrase, “You are what you eat,” rings all too true, although in this case, it’s your child’s teeth that will fall prey to the wrong types of food. Too many sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks, non-nutritious snacks, other sugary foods (cake, cookies, chocolates and candies), and starches (pretzels and potato chips) can cause tooth…
Your Daily Brew is Giving You a Coffee Smile and It’s Bad
Imagine a typical morning. You wake up in a fog and groggily shuffle to the kitchen to make yourself a cup of coffee before you can start functioning for the day. You probably live by the motto, “But first, coffee.” It is a must-have for you that helps to kick-start the day and wake up…
Your Dental Guide to Choosing the Right Toothpaste
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at all the colourful boxes of toothpaste on a store shelf wondering which one is best for you, you’re not alone. This happens to even the best of us. The toothpaste aisle at the grocery store can be intimidating for those looking for the best toothpaste for their oral…
Your Dental Guide to Choosing the Right Toothbrush
Choosing the right toothbrush can be a daunting task. Should you go for one that looks like Megatron’s cousin? Or you prefer to go for something pink and girly? There are many factors to consider before buying the right fit for your needs and your mouth. We will look at the biggest factors in choosing…
Enjoy Your Vacation with These Tooth-Savvy Travel Tips
Planning to go for a vacation? Can’t wait to kick back and forget about your responsibilities? Yep, we’re with you on that but before you board the flight, remember that while you’re on vacation, your oral hygiene isn’t. It can be hard to pay attention to your dental health while you’re travelling, be it for…
Avoid These Habits to Protect Your Pearly Whites
Chewing on a pen while trying to squeeze out ideas at work? Crunching on the last bits of ice of your iced lemon tea on a hot day? Want to snack on a packet of chips but there’s no scissors in sight so you use your teeth? Do these scenarios sound familiar to you? That’s…