1. 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

  2. Summer Fun and Dental Care: Yes, the Two Can Go Hand-in-Hand

    It’s summer and that means heading out to the beach, going to barbecues, and spending more time away from home. Dentists recommend people brush their teeth at least twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening), floss, and rinse with mouthwash. If you’re heading out to the beach in the morning, for example, and you spend all day there with friends, eating hot dogs, drinking soda, a…Read More

  3. 3 Reasons Dentist Often Do All They Can to Save Cracked and Broken Teeth

    A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth may be painful or it could be just an aesthetic issue. Some people have heard about dental implants, fillings that can cover cracked or broken teeth, or other procedures that may seem to make more sense, but there’s a good reason why dentists do everything they can to help salvage a patient’s original tooth. 1. Your original teeth are much stronger than anyt…Read More

  4. 5 Steps to Alleviate Anxiety about Visiting the Dentist

    Anxiety is one of the major reasons people avoid the dentist. A regular dental checkup and cleaning is recommended every six months, but the average Canadian only sees their dentist once every few years. Let’s examine some of the ways you can help alleviate anxiety and make your next dental visit a more comfortable experience. Step #1: Think about your past dental visits. Most people, when asked…Read More

  5. Mouthwash: It Might Not be Something You Do for Oral Care, but it Should

    Maybe you take your oral care very seriously. If you do, you likely brush your teeth at least twice a day and more likely after every meal. Dentists consistently recommend that people brush their teeth at least twice a day, but the more often you brush your teeth, especially after eating a meal or snack, the better it’s going to be for your oral health in the long. If you’re brushing your teet…Read More

  6. Which is Better: Manual or Electric Toothbrushes?

    If you are trying to determine whether you should buy an electric toothbrush or just stick with the traditional kind that you have been using your whole life, you are probably going to find a lot of varying opinions about it. Taking care of your teeth is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well-being in your life. A healthy mouth will generally equate to a wonde…Read More

  7. Burlington Dentist

    Our great Dental Center offers a full complement of preventive and restorative care. We offer the gentle and friendly care you need for a lifetime of healthy smiles. A gentle & friendly approach to dentistry Our staff make your dental visit a comfortable and pleasant one. Using only the gentlest techniques, our dentists have a calming chair-side manner and listen to your concerns and any fears…Read More