Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Sleep Apnea Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore You hit snooze for the third time, drag yourself out of bed, and still feel like you barely slept. Sound familiar? A lot of people chalk that up to a busy life or too much screen time… but if it’s happening regularly, your body might be trying to tell […]
Does Invisalign Actually Work? Here’s the Honest Answer
We’ve Done Invisalign Too. Here’s What It’s Actually Like. If you’ve ever wondered whether Invisalign is actually worth it, we get it. There’s a lot of information out there, and it can be hard to know what to believe. So instead of giving you the brochure version, we thought we’d just tell you what it’s […]
Is Fluoride Actually Good for Your Teeth?
Fluoride gets talked about a lot, and not always accurately. So here’s the honest version: fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and helps it repair itself after the daily wear and tear of eating and drinking. Health Canada and the Canadian Dental Association both support its use in preventing tooth decay, […]
How Cavities Form (and How to Catch Them Early)
A cavity doesn’t show up overnight. It’s the end result of a slow process, which is actually good news, because it means there’s plenty of time to catch it early, when fixing it is quick, comfortable, and a lot less expensive. The four stages of a cavity Here’s roughly how it plays out: Plaque builds […]
Toothache Won’t Go Away? What It Means and When to Call
A toothache is one of those pains that’s impossible to ignore. It keeps you up at night, makes eating miserable, and has a way of showing up at the worst possible time. Here’s what’s likely going on, what you can do right now, and when it’s time to pick up the phone. What’s usually behind […]
Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive? Common Causes and Real Fixes
If ice cream makes you wince or you’ve started drinking your coffee lukewarm just to avoid the zing, your teeth are trying to tell you something. Sensitivity is incredibly common, and the good news is that it’s almost always fixable once we know what’s causing it. What’s actually happening Underneath your enamel is a softer […]
The Best (and Worst) Foods for Your Teeth
You already know sugar and teeth aren’t best friends. But the full picture is more interesting than “don’t eat candy,” and honestly, more forgiving too. How often you eat matters as much as what you eat, and a few foods are quietly doing your smile favours. How food affects your teeth Every time you eat […]
How to Floss Properly (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Let’s be honest: most of us have fibbed to a hygienist about flossing at least once. You’re in good company, and this isn’t a guilt trip. It’s a two-minute guide to doing it right, because your toothbrush simply can’t reach about a third of your tooth surfaces, and that’s exactly where cavities and gum disease […]
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventive dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative plaque from their teeth. However, electric brushes have become widely popular in recent years, leaving some to wonder whether one type is better than the other. Did you know… the […]
Bad Breath
Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem – especially if you are regularly face to face with other people. Known professionally as halitosis, bad some types of bad breath are chronic or recurring, which may warrant a visit to the dentist. Did you know… that bad breath can be caused by something as simple […]