So your dentist recommended you have a filling done, but now a tooth that didn’t bother you before is hurting! Yikes! Before you start panicking there are a few reasons this could happen. Firstly – is the pain you are experiencing upon biting or chewing? or is it a constant ache? Pain with biting/chewing If […]
For most of us a slice of cake or a TimBit sounds like a deliciously sweet treat. For some people the thought of a sugar-filled snack makes them cringe. If you’re cringing right now, you may be wondering why your teeth react this way to sugar and if you can get some relief. In short, […]
Whether you tripped in the grocery store or participated in a particularly lively game of hockey, losing a tooth can be an upsetting ordeal! It’s important to remain calm and call your dentist as soon as possible. By following these steps – there is still hope: DO NOT clean, brush or scrub the tooth – […]
Dental health starts before there are any teeth to brush! Caring for your baby’s teeth early on develops good oral hygiene habits for the future. Before your child has any teeth it is important to clean the gums after each feeding with a warm, wet washcloth. You can also buy “thimble” style rubber gum stimulators to […]
The more knowledge you can give your kids about dental hygiene, the more likely they are to continue good habits into adulthood – but that doesn’t mean teaching them needs to be boring! There are many great resources available and experiments you can do at home to spark interest in your child. Show them the […]
Your oral health is important to your overall health and the first thing to decline when you eat a poor diet is your oral health. To ensure you’re choosing the best food for your teeth pick snacks that are rich in fiber, water, calcium, and protein. The top 7 foods as recommended by the American […]
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With the school year fast approaching, let’s take a minute to learn about where modern day dentistry first started: Ancient Dentistry 5000 BC – “Tooth worms” is described as the cause of decay in a Sumerian text. 166-201 AD – The Etruscans (ancient French and Italians) practice dental prosthetics such as gold crowns and fixed bridgework. […]
Did you know there is a right and a wrong way to floss? Many patients receive oral hygiene instructions when they are young but do not receive tips or information about their technique later in life to “refresh” their knowledge. How to FLOSS Pull 18 to 24 inches of dental floss from the floss dispenser. Wrap […]
Some of us have naturally beautiful, bright white smiles – but for the rest of us, we’re left wondering: WHY are my teeth so YELLOW? A number of factors contribute to the yellowing of our teeth: Age As we age the hard outer layer of our tooth (called enamel), gets thinner from brushing, eating, etc… […]