Study suggests that dental phobia may be hereditary If the sound of the dental drill, smell of the dental office or mere mention of “the dentist” invokes unpleasant feelings or fear within, know that you’re not alone. In fact, Statistics Canada discovered that a staggering 40% of Canadians live with a dental fear or phobia.
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Your safety is our top priority This is a challenging time around the world and here at home in Canada. Knowing that you might have concerns, especially about your dental visit, we want to reinforce that your health and safety as well as those of our employees are at the heart of everything we do at
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Overcome Your Dental Blues Whether you’ve had 10 dental fillings and your best friend has only had one, or your rejection to wearing a sport guard cost you a knocked-out tooth in the past – most of us have “dental regrets”, or “dental blues”! But don’t let the past get you down. The best thing
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Fight Your Halitosis for Once and for All! If you’re like many people who suffer from bad breath, you may have an emergency pack of mints or gum at your desk or in your bag at all times. But isn’t there a better way to deal with bad breath? There’s nothing against minty-fresh breath, but if
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Do you ever wonder how often should you have dental X rays? Why do you need these imaging studies if your dentist sees all of your teeth when you open your mouth? What problems can X-rays detect? Keep reading for the answers to these questions and more. WHY DO YOU NEED X-RAYS OF YOUR TEETH?
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How well do you know root canal therapy? If you’ve never had this treatment performed on a tooth before, then you may not know too much about RCTs… or you might assume it to be a very scary experience based off of rumors you may have heard… But in reality, a root canal procedure (otherwise
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Cavities are bad news for your mouth. Most people learn this in elementary school. Despite that, not everyone knows what a cavity actually is. Because of lack of information, they tend to ask, “What does a cavity look like?” WHAT IS A CAVITY? In short, a cavity is a small hole in a tooth that
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As the initial phase of gum disease, gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Plaque, which is a soft, colorless film of bacteria, is the direct cause. It comes from trapped food in the space between the gum line and where the gums attach to your teeth. Plaque constantly builds up on your teeth, which is
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