Dental fears and phobias are not uncommon, even among adult patients. For some people, just the sound of dental tools makes their skin crawl, and they’d rather do anything else than visit their family dentist. So, why is this? In many cases, dental fears and phobias...
Very few people are born with perfect teeth. Odds are, you’ll need braces or Invisalign® at some point, not to mention cavity fillings. If you don’t take good care of your teeth, you might also need root canals, dental crowns, and other restorative dental treatments...
If you’re considering Invisalign as a more attractive alternative to braces, odds are you have some questions about the treatment. Invisalign is still a fairly new dental technology, but it has quickly become a popular choice among dental patients who want straighter...
If you’re like most people, you probably floss less often than you should. According to a report by the Canadian Dental Association, “Most Canadians (73%) brush twice or more a day and over a quarter (28%) floss 5 times a week.” Ideally, you should be flossing your...
Nearly everyone has something they’re self-conscious about, and for many people, it’s their teeth. Perhaps you’re not a fan of your “gummy smile,” or maybe you refrain from smiling in social situations because your teeth have been stained by coffee, wine, or...
It’s an unfortunate fact that some of our favorite foods and beverages stain our teeth, including coffee, wine, dark berries, citrus fruits, and pasta sauce. However, the good news is that you don’t have to live with yellow teeth forever — you can pick up a home teeth...
Braces and Invisalign are the two main orthodontic treatments patients consider when they want to straighten their teeth. Though there are benefits and drawbacks of each teeth straightening method, Invisalign is often the clear choice (pardon the pun) for teens and...
Most people wish they could change something about their teeth, whether that be their shape, color, alignment, or general appearance. Thanks to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, the possibilities are endless for people who want to correct cosmetic imperfections in...
For many parents, scheduling their child’s first dental appointmentis intimidating. And who can blame them? They aren’t sure how their little one will react when they visit the dental clinic for the first time, or whether or not they’ll like their pediatric dentist....
When dental patients are missing one or more of their teeth, there are many options available to replace them with fake teeth. Some patients opt for dentures, whereas others prefer a more permanent solution, such as dental implants and implant-supported restorations...