"HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS FOR LIFE"

Dental Myths & the REAL Truth

Two cartoon teeth holding signs with the words facts and dental myths.

We are all guilty of listening to old wives tales about things, including our teeth. Here are some common Dental Myths and the real truth behind them. If my teeth look great and they don’t hurt, they must be healthy. We always tell our patients that when it hurts, it’s too late. Prevention is key … Read more

We need to smile more!

A close up of a woman's smiling face.

If you think your smile is just a way to look pretty, think again. The human smile communicates volumes, both to your physiology and to the world at large. A familiar face, a good joke, and many other things can trigger a smile. Whatever the reason you may have for smiling, you would certainly agree … Read more

Dental Implants Q & A

A dentist is demonstrating a dental implant model to a patient.

Dental Implants Q & A Many people have questions about dental implants. So this second part of our series, we will answer some questions that we have seen come up with our patients on a regular basis. Of course, if your question is not answered, please call us! Q. I have two missing teeth in … Read more

Dental Implants 101

A tooth model featuring dental implants.

Tooth replacement technology has come a long way in the last 35 years. While in the past people have attempted to replace missing teeth with similarly shaped objects, now we can replace them with dental implants. Dental implants are made of titanium metal which was found to be the most effective material to use. It … Read more

Oral Cancer Signs & Symptoms

No one wants to spend time thinking about oral cancer. However, with more than 4,400 Canadians estimated to be diagnosed this year, educating yourself on prevention methods, early detection, and treatment options is more important than ever. The Canadian Cancer Society estimated that in 2015: 4,400 Canadians were diagnosed with oral cavity cancer. 1,200 Canadians died from oral … Read more