Brushing your teeth isn’t most people’s favourite activity and chances are it’s even less of one for your toddler. However, that doesn’t mean it’s any less important. Young children can still get cavities, so if you’re seeing white, brown, or black spots on your toddler’s teeth it’s time to get your child to the dentist.…
How Mouthguards Can Support Your Lifestyle
Once you have your adult set of teeth, you unfortunately don’t get another. That’s why it’s so important to protect and care for your adult teeth when they are fully grown. One way of doing that is through mouthguards. However, there are many different kinds of mouthguards so how do you know when to get…
Signs That You’re Clenching Your Teeth and How to Treat It
The state of the world can leave a lot of us stressed, and often that comes out in the form of clenching teeth for many of us. Grinding or clenching your teeth is often known as "bruxism." This condition can be very harsh on your jaw and teeth, so it’s important to treat it as…
Everything You Should Know About TMD Disorders
Any kind of pain in your mouth is some of the most noticeable and annoying pain, especially when it concerns your jaw. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most important joints as it connects your lower jaw to your skull so you can talk and chew; unfortunately, there are several disorders that can…
How to Properly Maintain Your Affordable Dental Implants
Your affordable dental implants may be able to transform your smile, but your teeth still require the proper care and maintenance. We break down below how to properly care for your implants both at home and at the dental office. Proper Homecare for Affordable Dental Implants Firstly, we recommend using an electric toothbrush to clean…
Debunking the Most Incorrect Oral Health Myths
Nope, one solution to keep your mouth healthy for years without any effort doesn’t exist. Dentistry as a whole can be confusing and there are often plenty of common myths surrounding oral health, smooth surface cavities, and other dental aspects that don’t help make it clear either. However, there are some treatments that definitely help.…
Caring for Your Dental Implants: What You Need to Do
Dental implants can be a permanent way of replacing missing teeth, but unfortunately, they can't be taken care of maintenance-free. Caring for dental implants involves keeping them properly maintained (just like regular teeth) to keep the gums, and surrounding tissues, healthy. However, regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental cleanings and check-ups will ensure your implants…
Kids Dental Care: How to Get Your Child Excited About Brushing Their Teeth
It’s Children’s Dental Month! And what better way to celebrate it by discussing tips and tricks to help your child take care of their teeth. Kid’s dental care can be challenging to not only keep them motivated to ensure they brush their teeth, but also help them build good habits. We break down some simple…
What to Do if You’re Experiencing Headaches After Seeing the Dentist or Other Pains
One of the most common reasons people tend to avoid the dentist is the fear of pain. While you’ll likely experience some discomfort after your procedure, most of the time any pain you’ll experience is minimal and short-lived. Although discomfort sucks, leaving dental problems untreated can lead to severe pain. That’s why it’s important to…
Answering the Most Commonly Asked Questions About Fillings
Treating cavities are one of the most common procedures dentists do, and frequently this is done through fillings. Fillings are pretty much exactly what they sound like, they “fill” the space in your tooth a cavity ate away at. If you’re hungry at the time of the operation, you might be wondering how long after…