The natural effects of time, wear and exposure to a variety of foods and liquids will have an impact on your teeth. Some people may even start to see their teeth changing colour. We've all heard the horror stories of yellow teeth! Even if you take great care of your teeth by flossing, brushing and [...]
What's one of the first things people notice about another person? It's often their smile. It can say a lot about a person. A bright white smile is infectious. Having a white smile can also improve confidence and make you look younger. And let's be honest... who doesn't love that. I know we do! It's [...]
The toothbrush is a common, everyday part of our lives. But have you? Wondered how we began using them? The toothbrush is an essential part of our daily oral health routine. We love the idea of using a little "time travel" to help our youngsters get excited about the idea of brushing their teeth and [...]
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 [...]