The benefits of straightening your teeth go far beyond just attaining a beautiful smile. A straight smile can have a positive effect on the way you feel about yourself, your self-confidence and can also benefit your general health in many ways. Are you considering teeth straightening but are still not [...]
Everyone wants a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. After all, healthy teeth and gums don't just enhance your appearance, they can help promote good overall health and keep you feeling great, too. So what's the best way to keep your mouth in tip-top shape? Brushing and flossing twice [...]
The holiday season is upon us once again, which means that festive celebrations will soon be taking place where the wine will be flowing freely. Red wine is a holiday staple that is known for bringing people together, complementing delicious meals, and making otherwise boring Christmas parties all the more [...]
Christmas is a wonderful time to step away from work, unwind with loved ones, and, of course, indulge in delicious food. Of course, if you're expecting your home to be brimming with decadent desserts and sugary treats over the holiday season, it's important that you protect your smile from the [...]
While you may not realise, saliva is actually a very important part of your mouth. It helps to stimulate taste buds to sample delicious foods, helps with chewing and swallowing, and can keep you from a dry mouth. It also plays an immensely important role in your oral health. Here's [...]
These days you don't have to look far to find numerous ads for teeth-whitening products and services that promise to deliver a whiter, brighter smile without the need to see a registered dental practitioner. DIY whitening systems and unregistered service providers, however, have the potential to cause serious damage to [...]
If you've ever thought twice about eating ice cream or sipping your favourite hot beverage because your teeth might hurt, then read on. Teeth sensitivity shouldn't stop you from enjoying everyday life, yet it is increasingly common. If you suffer from this painful condition, here's what you need to know [...]
Amalgam (or "silver") fillings have been used for over a century and have been a reliable way of restoring a tooth that is decayed or broken. Although the mercury in amalgam is toxic, if the amalgam fillings you have are in good condition and are not worn or chipped or [...]
As new parents, there are many milestones to look forward to — first steps, first words, and first tooth. With that first tooth (and the many teeth that will follow!) comes the responsibility to care for your child's teeth and set up regular dental visits. One of the questions we [...]
It's one thing to wake up with a touch of morning breath, but when you struggle with chronic bad breath, it can have a signifiant impact on your quality of life. Bad breath, or halitosis, can make you feel embarrassed to speak up in groups of people and lead to [...]