This also works for your teeth too! Good oral hygiene is beneficial for the young and the young at heart. Along with that, you know you’re supposed to brush your teeth morning, noon and night. But that night one is tough. You kid is tired. You’re tired. Everyone is in a hurry to plop into […]
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Do you or someone you love grind their teeth? If so, you’re joining over 610,000 people worldwide struggling with the same issue! According to the Canadian Sleep Society, about eight percent of adults and 14 percent of kids report grinding their teeth a few times a week. It’s called ‘bruxism’ and can be linked to
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“To know what you know and to know what you don’t know, that is real wisdom.” – Confucius There are a lot of myths surrounding “wisdom teeth”, some true and some not-so-true. For example, did you know that 35% of the population is actually born without them? The debate goes on as to whether this
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With the holiday season and all the gift giving over, now is the time to take a minute and think about something for you. A beautiful smile! You know you have a problem with having crooked teeth. You’ve been meaning to have it taken care of but the thought of wearing braces just doesn’t excite
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With the end of each year, people begin to think about what they might do different in the coming year. It would probably be fair to say, losing weight, quit smoking and exercising more top the list of resolution. Now, here’s a resolution you might want to consider making even before the end of the
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Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. As one might expect, it is very useful to restore the mineral qualities of tooth enamel. Fluoride has been so helpful for oral health and maintenance that some cities add small amounts to drinking water. It is generally safe in small quantities, and little is needed for dental fluoride
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With the summer winding down and kids back in school, you might think the chances of your child accidentally losing a tooth is now less. Unfortunately, you would be wrong. You still need to be prepared just in case anything happens. Even with the outdoor activities behind us, we now face school sports, gym class,
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I overheard a patient’s young son complaining about how it hurt when he drank something cold. His mother asked her son why he hadn’t told her about the pain he was experiencing. His reply, “You said not to be so sensitive.” It’s a cute response, but sensitive teeth are NO laughing matter. Biting. Cold. Heat.
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We’ve been covering the various types of braces available in the last several series of blog posts. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention one final option – lingual braces! Lingual braces are another great alternative to traditional braces as they are placed behind the teeth. This means that they look and operate like traditional
Our last few blog posts have covered the various types of braces available, should you (or your child) have a desire for straighter teeth. So far we’ve covered the metal brackets every one associates with “braces” when they think of them and ceramic options. While we won’t know which option is best for you or
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