Summer is over. Before we know it, the leaves will be falling and winter will be here. As the seasons change and kids are back at school, contact sports like football, hockey and wrestling are starting. These sports can lead to mouth injuries among our young athletes. While dentists around the world recommend wearing mouthguards, [...]
Halloween is an exciting time for the whole family. Fall is in the air, the goblins are coming out to play and yes, lots of candy! From picking out the perfect costume to counting down the days until the kids can hit the streets to collect their candy treats, Halloween is a time for fun [...]
As your Davisville Toronto dentist, I am often asked when a child should first see a dentist. When it comes to the first dental visit, there are certain things to consider. I often recommend that the best time to schedule your child's first dental visit is approximately six months after the first tooth erupts. This [...]
As a top tier dentist in Toronto, I am always asked about how patients can protect their beautiful white teeth from cavities. Cavity prevention is a very important part of anyone's oral health. And, as you know, preventative care is increasingly important, especially for our younger generations. Cavities can be painful, burdensome and can lead [...]
Your Child's Oral Health Future: Why Brushing and Flossing is so Important When it comes to keeping your child's oral health in good shape, poor brushing and flossing routines can be a major obstacle. For great oral health, our youngest generations need to embrace the importance of brushing and flossing at an early age. [...]
The Tooth Fairy's Magic Getting youngsters to embrace oral health is not easy feat. It can be down right challenging. They would rather be watching TV, running around outside or sliding into bed than brushing their teeth and flossing. I bet you've tried every trick in the book. But with kids' oral health being such [...]
I'm almost positive you've heard about the latest trend in oral health: Oil pulling. It has been gaining a ton of attention. And even though it's a oral health alternative that has been around for a while, it seems to have finally gone mainstream. Before you jump on the oil pulling bandwagon, it's important to [...]
When it comes to maintaining great oral health, it's important to lead healthy lifestyles and make healthy choices. From eating to drink to oral health routines, everything we do can have an impact on our bright white smiles and tooth health. As a Toronto dentist, I always recommend and encourage healthy habits that promote [...]
What to Look for in MouthwashMouthwash is an important piece of your oral health routine. I always recommend adding it to a patient's daily routine. It's easy and very effective. Available Mouthwash Options There are antiseptic and anti-plaque mouthwash products available. These mouthwash products kill the germs that cause plaque, the dreaded gingivitis and nagging [...]
Teeth Whitening Products Choosing the right over-the-counter teeth whitening products can be daunting. There are so many different choices. And they ALL promise a more vibrant smile and whiter teeth. The biggest problem is that you're left to your own devices. You're forced to search high and low at your local drug store for the [...]