After a dental filling, you may experience increased sensitivity and discomfort. This entry will help identify what is normal, and most importantly, what you should do.

How do you know if you are experiencing an emergency and what should you do next? In general, if the issue could lead to further complications, it counts as a dental emergency. Here’s what to do!

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or happy gas, is a type of anesthetic that is considered a safe method when used correctly and under the supervision of a professional. Read on to find out why nitrous oxide is a sedation of choice for many procedures!

Having regular dental checkups is important for the health of your teeth but there are also several things dentists are checking for to make sure you have optimal oral and overall health.

Sedation Dentistry Sedation dentistry is also known as sleep dentistry. The latter is, however, somewhat of a misnomer as not all sedation techniques used in a dental office involve sleep. Even though a patient is awake and conscious in most sedation dentistry techniques, the techniques can reduce feelings of anxiety and unease and induce a […]

A toothache can be caused by several factors including sinus pressure. But, no matter what the cause, a toothache hurts. To determine how best to alleviate toothache pain it is important to find out its cause. Your dentist can help with this but to assist your dentist it is helpful if you can describe the […]

Animals do not get cavities… …because their diets are not high in sugar. Maybe humans should take a tip from the Animal Kingdom.   Animals… …floss their teeth! Really, they do. I mean they don’t use dental floss like humans do. But, they chew on bones or sticks to naturally scrape away food particles caught […]

The short answer is, “yes.” You likely practise good daily oral hygiene such as brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing each day. But, have you ever thought about how dirty your tongue can be? Have you ever really looked at its colour? Your tongue should be a healthy pink, fleshy […]

Humans… …have two sets of teeth in a lifetime Humans are born without teeth. The first set of teeth, known as primary or baby teeth begin to push through the gums at about 6 months of age. Humans have 20 baby teeth. These are replaced by permanent or adult teeth starting at approximately 6 years […]

The appearance of dental tools can be somewhat frightening as can the sounds emitted by some dental tools. And, they can be especially frightening for young children or those who experience anxiety about dental visits. Knowing a little bit about the tools a dentist or dental hygienist will use and, understanding their purpose in caring […]