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Can COVID-19 Harm My Teeth and Gums?
What effects can COVID-19 have on my oral health? How are healthcare experts linking long-haul symptoms to COVID-19? Could something else be causing long-haul symptoms?

Invisalign vs. Braces: Which is Best?
For decades, metal braces were the standard practice for fixing smiles that have been affected by crowded, misaligned, or gapped teeth, complex bite and alignment

Infection Control: How We Protect our Patients from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic that continues to sweep across the world this year demonstrated how important infection control is to preserve public health. Special measures had

How Can You Tell if You Have Gum Disease?
Late October brings us pumpkin spice lattes, changing fall colours, and a host of frightening movies to watch. As we march closer to the end

What Causes Bruxism, and How is it Related to COVID-19?
2020 has certainly brought us our share of stress, a large part of which was triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. From adjusting to new public

How to Treat Canker Sores
What is a canker sore? Canker sore vs. cold sore Home remedies for canker sores How to treat canker sores that are more than three

What is the Role of a Dental Hygienist?
When you visit your dentist’s office, you’ve likely noticed that you spend a lot of time with a dental hygienist before your dentist comes into

Tooth-Friendly Snacks are Best for My Child?
Although school may look different to Ontario families this fall due to new COVID-19 protocols, what hasn’t changed is the need to provide tooth-friendly snacks

Do I Really Need Dental Crowns?
What is a dental crown? Do I really need a crown? How long do dental crowns last? Are there ever dental crown problems? How to

Fluoride or Non-Fluoride: Which is the Best Toothpaste for Kids?
When it comes to our children, we want to start them on the right path toward healthy oral hygiene habits and a lifetime of beautiful

How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
How often should adults change their toothbrush? Should children change toothbrushes more often than adults? How to maintain your toothbrush What happens if I don’t

Should I Seek Urgent Care for Tooth Abscess?
When you think of emergency dentistry, the first things that come to mind are knocked out, cracked, or dislodged teeth. After all, a missing tooth