3500 B.C. Ancient peoples living in this era chewed on a stick to clean their teeth. They believed the best sticks to use were ones that came from aromatic trees as these sticks would clean the teeth AND freshen the breath. 1400s – 1500s The first toothbrushes are made by Chinese. The bristles were […]
August 20th, 2021
The Nitty Gritty About Mouthwash There are varying opinions in the dental world about making mouthwash use a part of your daily oral hygiene practises. But all dentists agree that mouthwash is NOT a replacement for brushing and flossing at least twice daily. When it comes right down to it, mouthwash should be considered an […]
June 17th, 2021
See how you fare with your knowledge of mouth and teeth facts. Some of the answers might be surprising! Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. True False Which is the most popular toothbrush colour? A. Blue B. Red C. Purple The Blue Whale is largest mammal on earth and it does […]
May 19th, 2021
April is Oral Health Month across Canada. It was originally initiated and continues to be supported by the Canadian Dental Association. The intent of the month is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and how proper oral health can have a positive impact on one’s over all health and well-being. Oral Health Month also serves […]
April 23rd, 2021
April is Oral Health Month across Canada. It was originally initiated and continues to be supported by the Canadian Dental Association. The intent of the month is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and how proper oral health can have a positive impact on one’s over all health and well-being. Oral Health Month also serves […]
April 23rd, 2021
You likely are well aware that ingesting a lot of sugar whether it be in liquid (soft drinks) or food form sugary treats like candy, cakes and pies) is bad for your teeth and gums. This year plan to reduce your sugar intake and follow these 5 tips to improve oral health. 1. Check in […]
January 27th, 2021
Assuming you are a candidate for dental implants or dentures, how do they compare? Is one better than the other?
December 29th, 2020
There is no one size fits all option when it comes to replacing teeth. This article will help outline how dentures differ from implants.
December 15th, 2020
As this is the first time you have had a tooth pulled you may be feeling a bit nervous and afraid. Understanding what to expect could help relieve some of the anxiety you might be feeling. This article looks at what will happen and what you will experience in a simple extraction due to tooth decay.
November 23rd, 2020
Ff brushing is not possible, chewing sugar-free gum after a meal or snack can be a good thing.
November 17th, 2020