This post summarizes oral hygiene tips we have posted throughout the blog in the last few months. If you find you are battling gingivitis, try these things and we guarantee you will notice a big difference in the next 1-2 weeks! Brush twice daily: Sorry, once a day just doesn't cut it. Twice a [...]
We get a lot of questions on this topic so thought we would write a post on it! What is Oral Thrush? Thrush is the common term for an oral infection caused by overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans. This yeast/fungus normally lives in many people's mouths, but at times can overgrow or get [...]
A common question we get from parents is: "When is it appropriate to take my child's first x-rays?". Well, the short answer is - it depends on the child! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) states, "Because each patient is unique, the need for dental radiographs can be determined only after reviewing the [...]
I came across a very informative article in Oral Health Magazine last month on nutrition and gum health, and thought I would summarize it in this post! This year, Health Canada came out with a new Food Guide. In the new guide, a plate of food - known as the "Eat Well Plate", represents [...]
There is a lot of confusion around this type of dental restoration and cosmetic dentistry in general. People will see dramatic before and after photos of celebrities or on social media, but very little is said about what was done to get there. Most patients we see for cosmetic dentistry consultations come in with [...]
When we ask our patients if there is anything they would like to change about their smile, the #1 answer we get is that they would like their teeth whiter. The most effective way to whiten your teeth is by using custom made trays and the professional take home gel we have in our [...]
Celiac disease is a common disorder affecting both children and adults. As many people with this disease do not present with the classic symptoms, oral manifestations may be the only signs of this disorder. There are 2 main oral manifestations of Celiac Disease: If celiac disease appears in children while the permanent teeth are [...]
I don't often walk down the dental aisle at the grocery store, but went to check it out this week just to see what our patients see when they are choosing between different products. I couldn't believe how many options there were when it came to floss! Most people think floss is floss, as [...]
How much tooth wear is normal over a lifetime? A recent study measured the length of 1239 permanent upper and lower front teeth and found tooth wear was estimated to average 1mm by 70 years of age. This is a comparison we use often in practice. If we see that a younger patient's teeth [...]
Burning Mouth Syndrome is the medical term for ongoing/recurrent burning in the mouth. This discomfort may affect the tongue, gums, lips, inside of your cheeks, palate or your whole mouth. The burning sensation can be severe. It is often described as a burning, scalding or tingling feeling in the mouth. Dry mouth or an [...]
