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If you’re concerned about your oral health, preventing cavities and gum disease, and maintaining a healthy smile, consider the following dietary recommendations to keep yourself in great shape: ● Five Food Groups Most of us know about the Food Pyramid and that we should be eating a certain number of servings from five specific food… Continue reading Diet Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay

Many of us will require teeth straightening at some point in our lives. Some of us make this commitment as adults, others will undergo the process as children or teenagers. Today there are many teeth-straightening options available. If you are considering Invisalign or braces, ask several questions before committing to one of these corrective approaches.… Continue reading Invisalign vs. Braces

Every stage of a child’s development is amazing to witness. From the moment a baby first opens his or her eyes, to the moment they start talking, walking, running, or teething it’s all exciting to watch. However, not every stage is fun for the baby. Many teething babies are irritable and difficult to comfort. If… Continue reading Oh, Baby!! Teething is Tough for Toddlers and Tots – How to Ease the Pain

Knowledge is Half the Battle Many times we may have habits that we don’t realize are causing damage to our teeth and beautiful smile. Chances are if you knew what these bad habits were you would make an effort to stop these bad habits before the damage is done. However, the damage may already be… Continue reading Habits That Are Damaging Your Teeth

Recently I heard on the CBC that there was a statement that “there has never been a study indicating that flossing is beneficial to your teeth and gums.” This statement is tricky and may be true BUT IS REALLY MISLEADING. You see, it is very difficult to conduct a study which requires the academic scrutiny… Continue reading You Asked: Flossing Doesn’t Help?

Tooth pain can be caused by a number of factors. It may be induced by infection, decay, or dental injury. Many times the pain originates from an exposed nerve in the tooth. You may be surprised to discover that not all pain in the mouth is caused by a problem with the teeth. It is… Continue reading Tooth Pain Primer: What to Do

Let’s be honest- taking care of our teeth and gums can prove to be challenging at certain points in our lives. But our oral health is so important and so is signs of mouth cancer. With any type of cancer, early detection is crucial if you want to overcome the illness. Knowing the signs and… Continue reading How To Identify The Warning Signs of Oral Cancer

The Cause of Gum Bleeding: Bacteria Did you know that gingivitis is caused by a microorganism bent on destroying your teeth? This bacteria burrows into the root and bones of your teeth and eats away at them. If it goes ignored, it can turn into a larger gum disease called periodontitis. Those tiny bacteria hang… Continue reading Why Are My Gums Bleeding? What You Need to Know About Gingivitis

Coconut oil has been praised by the media for its nutritional benefits in the last few years. Although research is still being conducted to confirm its overall health benefits we are now seeing coconut oil being used in the care of teeth and gums. The Canadian Dental Association states that 7 out of 10 Canadians

A scary Statistic: 45,000 Canadians die every year from tobacco related diseases. This is the equivalent of two jumbo jets crashing every week. There would be an outrage if all those jets actually crashed but tobacco related deaths don’t cause an outrage.