1. Dental Care on a Budget: 4 Tips to Help Save Money without Sacrificing Oral Health

    Being on a budget can be difficult, especially if you have a lot of things that need to be done. Living in Canada, we enjoy free basic healthcare, but that doesn’t include dental coverage. That means, unless you have some type of dental insurance, you will need to pay for dental care out of your own pocket. This is one reason why so many people avoid going to the dentist; they simply don’t bel…Read More

  2. The Top 5 Reasons People Tend to Avoid the Dentist

    If you were to ask 100 people why they don’t visit the dentist, you’ll probably get an incredible number of different answers. Out of all of those potential answers, below are the top five excuses people make to avoid a trip to the dentist. Reason #1: I don’t have time. Reason #2: I don’t have the money right now. Reason #3: I’m worried about problems. Reason #4: I don’t like pain. Rea…Read More

  3. 4 Ways to Cope with Braces for Teens

    For a young teenager, the first day, week, and month with braces can be extremely difficult to handle. They may feel extremely self-conscious, avoid smiling, and even cover their mouth when they’re talking. Coping with braces becomes an important part of dealing with them on an emotional level. Here are four ways that can help teenagers, and even adults, cope with their braces. 1. Focus on the e…Read More

  4. Antibiotics are often Not Necessary before Dental Work, but only Your Dentist Should Determine That

    Antibiotics are usually prescribed to fight some type of infection, either viral or bacterial. When you’re going in for major dental work, it’s usually going to result in cutting of the gums and that exposes those gums to all of the bacteria that naturally sits inside your mouth. If that bacteria gets into your gums and into your bloodstream, it can cause infections and even illnesses. Some pe…Read More

  5. 6 Things that Could be Causing Your Tooth Sensitivity

    Sensitive teeth can be extremely painful. For some people, it can be difficult to understand exactly why their teeth become sensitive. Here are six things that may be causing your tooth sensitivity. 1. You consume acidic foods. Tomato sauce, lemons, kiwi, and grapefruits are acidic foods that can cause pain, especially when the pathways to those tooth nerves are exposed. 2. You grind your teeth. I…Read More

  6. The 4 Things You Didn’t Realize Could be in Your Mouth

    Believe it or not, there could be a lot of things in your mouth right now that you didn’t even realize. Taking care of your oral health is a matter of brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash, but even if you do those things on a regular basis, you could still have foreign contaminants in your mouth that you never knew existed. 1. Bacteria. Yes, there are some types of bacteria that are go…Read More

  7. 4 Tips to Help You Achieve that Sparkling Smile

    Achieving a smile you’re proud of does not have to be a complete mystery to you. In fact, while many people hide their smile because of yellow, stained, crooked teeth, or other issues, there are certain steps you can take that will give you the confidence to smile and laugh more abundantly and that will draw more people to you and help you improve your conference. Tip #1: Take care of your oral …Read More

  8. 4 Threats to Your Health that Could be Getting on Your Toothbrush

    You just purchased a brand new toothbrush, cracked open the case, and brushed your teeth for a few minutes. It felt great, but the moment you put it in the holder on the sink in the bathroom, you are actually exposing it to some harmful things. A lot of people simply don’t want to think about what could be crawling around on their toothbrush because that’s the one thing they’re going to stic…Read More

  9. 4 Reasons Improved Oral Care Can Lead to More Self Confidence

    If you’re looking to boost your confidence level, have you ever thought about oral care? Believe it or not, how well you care for your teeth and mouth can have a direct impact on many other aspects of your life, including your confidence levels. Below are four reasons why. Reason #1: Better oral care leads to better breath. If you’re self-conscious about your breath, it can make it difficult f…Read More

  10. 5 Signs You May be Neglecting Your Oral Health (and Not even Realize It)

    You want to do what’s right for your oral care. You brush your teeth twice a day, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. Or maybe you only brush twice a day, once in the morning and once right before you go to bed. If you think that is enough to take care of your teeth and avoid cavities, you’re making some serious mistakes. Below are five signs that could indicate you’re not taking care of your o…Read More