In Canada, 75% of people visit a dental clinic every year and 86% do so at least once every 2 years. If you’re in the minority, then you might be considering stepping up your dental visits. Without a good dentist, it can be hard to find the motivation to book those appointments. However, under the care of an...
Is oral health one of the things that falls at the bottom of your to-do list? It’s easy to let things slide, but it’s important to know that there are real consequences when you neglect your oral health. Not only does your self-esteem suffer, but your physical health gets put into jeopardy when you avoid...
Did you know that about 3.5 million teeth extractions are performed every year? Most often, an extraction is needed because of their wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth can be very painful when left untreated. That’s why in most cases, it’s best to have them extracted. So if you’ve recently started growing out your wisdom teeth, keep reading our...
The current pandemic has many of us worried about germs. Washing hands and sanitizing surfaces is the name of the game. But have you ever wondered about the germs that might be hanging around on your toothbrush? The average toothbrush contains millions of bacteria. These include molecules like E. coli and staphylococci. Toothbrushes can even contain...
It’s not an understatement to say that the Covid-19 pandemic changed our lives in a dramatic fashion. During the early days of the pandemic, many businesses across Canada closed their doors and hospitals delayed non-essential medical procedures. That meant dentists were no longer able to provide the type of preventative dental care necessary for your oral hygiene....
In Canada, 75% of adults visit the dentist once a year. Dental decay has decreased significantly in the last 40 years, which has caused a shift in dental concerns for patients. For example, many are now focused on the quality of their smile. This includes how their teeth are shaped, aligned, and colored. For the last issue,...
