Tips for healthier smiles
Plain-language advice from our Oshawa clinic on cleanings, kids’ teeth, braces, emergencies and more.
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Dental Care for Expecting Mothers
Women who are expecting a baby undergo many changes in the body. Some of these can affect the state of their teeth and gums, requiring immediate dental care.…
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Effects of Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a common habit in children from infancy to age four. Some reasons children suck their thumb include boredom, hunger, fatigue, or stress. However, this seemingly…
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Causes of Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is a painful dental condition that prevents a person from enjoying cold foods and hot beverages. The discomfort caused by a sensitive tooth is due to…
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The Foods That Stain Teeth
Good oral hygiene doesn’t just mean brushing your teeth and flossing every day. What you eat and drink also affects the health of your mouth. Certain foods and…
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Healthy Teeth and Gums
A bright smile (and healthy teeth and gums) are signs that you have good dental care habits. Taking care of your mouth helps prevent cavities, eliminates bad breath,…
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Lessen Canker Sore Irritation During Holiday Eating
Have you ever noticed small, yellowish sores inside or near your mouth? Are they associated with a “tingling” sensation? If so, you have likely experienced mouth ulcers (most…
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Holiday Goodies that Harm Teeth
When celebrating the holidays, it is easy to indulge in the various holiday sweets offered at parties and family gatherings. Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars from…
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Why Wear a Mouth Guard?
A mouth guard is a soft plastic device, mostly used in sports, to avoid injury to the jaw, teeth, cheeks, mouth, and tongue. It can also be prescribed…
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Four Dental Habits to Change Today
Dental hygiene and care is an important practice for the health of teeth and gums. Our mouth is one of the most vulnerable areas to bacteria and infection…
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Three Root Canal Myths
The thought of a root canal treatment may make some people feel queasy or nervous. Some may even forego the procedure because of fear of the pain that…
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Know if Invisalign is Right for You
For some people, the thought of having braces means having to endure a time with an uncomfortable installment of metal in their mouth. Luckily, Invisalign has become a…
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Toothbrush Tips: What You Don’t Know About Cleaning
A number of health problems can arise when we don’t properly care for our teeth, including gum disease, infection, bone and tooth loss, stroke, heart disease, and more.…