Preventative Care

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Tooth sensitivity in winter. It’s real.

Here in Toronto, Old Man Winter is particularly angry this year. And after a few years of relatively mild temperatures, many of us around here

Your child has a chipped tooth. Now what?

They say a dirty child is a happy child. The same is true for a child with a chipped tooth, because most of the time,

Why do we floss our teeth? This is why.

Why do we floss our teeth? Well if you don’t floss your teeth, a good brushing will only get them 65% clean, which means 35%

How To Kill Bad Breath Just In Time For The Holidays

Indoor party season is the worst time to be walking around with bad breath. You’re in close proximity to a lot of people in hot,

Woman surprising a girl with bucket full of candies

The “Healthy” Halloween Candy

Some days, you just have to accept that your kids are going to eat junk food. At the same time, you don’t want to just

Becoming a dental hygienist in Canada

Forbes recently named dental hygienist as the #1 best job in health care, and since it’s becoming a more in-demand career in Canada, it’s worth

Exercise and your teeth

This September 28th, we’re celebrating the Canadian hero Terry Fox and his dedication to a world without cancer. Every year, millions of students join in

Start September with a smile by developing good dental habits

The late nights, cool treats and a more relaxed schedule make summer the best season of the year! But, it can take a toll on

Teeth friendly school lunches that kids love

The hardest thing about packing teeth friendly school lunches is worrying about what ends up back at home at the end of the day. Making

How to care for aging teeth into the golden years and beyond

As you begin aging, taking care of yourself and your health becomes so much more important. But you should also consider how you are taking

Should you be using an electric toothbrush?

The electric toothbrush was invented in the 90’s. Did you know that the modern nylon toothbrush (as we know it today) was invented in 1938?

Are you in gum disease denial?

How often do you forget to floss? If the answer is “never,” you’re one of only 28% of people who regularly floss their teeth. When