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Is Vaping Bad for Your Teeth?
For decades, we’ve been warned about the bad effects smoking can have on our oral health, including stained teeth, gum disease, and the risk of
Mouthwash and the associated benefits
More than refreshing and bad-breath banishing, mouthwash can be part of your dental regime. While it is not a replacement for brushing and flossing, they
Flossing for kids revisited
A few weeks ago we blogged about tips to encourage your children to begin flossing and we received a lot of positive feedback. So much
All about Invisalign
In 1997, Zia Chishti was just like any other adult dealing with misaligned teeth. He was fitted with an inconvenient metal retainer that looked awful
The Advantages of Storage Phosphor Digital X-Ray Systems
At Yonge Eglinton Dental, we use a storage phosphor digital X-ray system. This method uses intraoral plates coated with a crystalline emulsion to make x-rays.
The 3Shape TRIOS Dental Intraoral Scanner: Making an Excellent First Impression
For the past year Yonge Eglinton Dental has been using the 3Shape TRIOS dental intraoral scanner. It makes taking dental impressions quicker, more comfortable and
How do you know if you have a cavity?
So what is a cavity? It may be unpleasant to think about this, but your mouth is full of bacteria; some of which can be
Getting Your Kids to Floss
Using dental floss is a key component of dental care because it removes plaque on and between your teeth that a tooth brush will not.
What smiling says about you: the unhappy smiles
When we see someone smiling, we reflexively assume a state of happiness. However, of the 19 smiles humans make, only six of them indicate joy.
Tips on smiling for pictures
Yeah, we’re about teeth. But we’re really about smiles. And we think you should feel 100% comfortable showing yours off when the lens is pointed
Brushing your teeth with activated charcoal. Yay or nay?
You’ve probably seen an influencer or two on Instagram with a seemingly filthy mouth, a big smile and a story about how they brushed their
Halitophobia: The Fear of Having Bad Breath
Imagine spending your life petrified of having perpetually bad breath, no matter how often you brushed, flossed and/or rinsed? This is called halitophobia, and the
