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 […]

Clenching or teeth grinding is very common among children and adults. Some individuals may not even be aware they grind their teeth, but, if it gets to the point that you awake with a headache, tooth, jaw or facial pain or damage to your teeth, it is time to speak with your dentist about bruxism. […]

Cornerstone Family Dentistry is holding a School Supply Drive (ends August 31st) with all donations directed to the YWCA to support their Centennial Crescent Housing Program which provides second-stage housing for women-led families impacted by violence and abuse that are in need of school supplies for their children. In celebration of this, we decided to […]

Dry mouth or xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh), is a condition in which salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Decreased saliva and dry mouth can range from being a nuisance to something that negatively impacts your general health and the health of your teeth and gums, as well as your appetite and […]