Tips for healthier smiles
Plain-language advice from our Oshawa clinic on cleanings, kids’ teeth, braces, emergencies and more.
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Wisdom Teeth Removal and Recovery
If you’re like about 85% of the population, you might be told by your dentist that your wisdom teeth need to be removed. Although it’s possible to spend…
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Lifestyle Changes Make Mouths Healthier: Feel Better, Get Stronger Overall
There is a connection between oral health and your overall well-being. To improve both, there are certain lifestyle changes to consider. Learn how your everyday routine, your eating…
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Why Are X-Rays Important?
Dentists have several tools to help give patients quality dental care. Sometimes, a visual examination isn’t enough, and in those cases, x-rays provide a closer look. Dental x-rays…
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How Do I Know I Have a Cavity?
Having a cavity is always cause for concern, especially if you’re at a point where it’s causing considerable pain. Pain, however, isn’t the only sign that you may…
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How Osteoporosis Is Related to Dental Health
Osteoporosis and tooth loss affect millions of older men and women around the world. It’s a disease that reduces bone mass and density, resulting in an increasingly weak…
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Surprising Oral Health Benefits of Kissing
There’s more to kissing than just showing affection to your partner. Kissing not only strengthens your bond with your partner, it can also improve your oral health overall.…
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Top Vitamins and Minerals Your Mouth Needs
How do you keep your teeth and gums in top shape? When it comes to keeping your mouth healthy., oral hygiene is only one part of the equation.…
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Common Myths About Oral Health
There are several misconceptions surrounding dental procedures, preventive measures, treatment, and oral health care. These beliefs may not make logical sense but if you were raised to regard…
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Periodontal Disease
Puffy and tender gums, loose teeth, chronic bad breath, and painful chewing — these are among the common signs of periodontal or gum disease. If left untreated, this…
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Tips for Patients with Braces
Strong oral care habits are essential for braces to work properly and align your teeth according to plan. Metal braces (different from the “Invisalign” treatment) may cause some…
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How Crowns Help You Eat and Speak
When a tooth is damaged, you may experience difficulty with actions that usually come naturally, like eating and speaking. Our teeth break down food by biting and chewing,…
