Many patients don’t realize just how instrumental proper dental care is in their overall physical health, which is why fibbing, lying to your dentist or underplaying your oral hygiene habits can actually do more harm than good. You may be inclined to try to impress your dentist by stretching the truth a little about how…
Read moreThe 8 Worst Foods That Can Damage Your Teeth
[caption id="attachment_3646" align="alignright" width="300"] iStock.com/VladimirFLoyd[/caption] You’re probably already aware that your diet affects your oral health just as much as it does the rest of your body. But did you know that specific foods can actually damage your teeth far more than others? Certain chemical compounds, ingredients and consistencies found in these foods have been…
Read moreRoot Canal Myths Debunked: Why Getting a Root Canal Isn’t as Scary as You Think
[caption id="attachment_3635" align="alignright" width="300"] iStock.com/macniak[/caption] For many dentophobes (people who experience an irrational fear or anxiety when visiting the dentist), getting a root canal is their absolute worst nightmare. And it doesn’t help that there are a lot of negative depictions of root canal treatments and what they entail. Most of these root canal myths…
Read moreTooth Decay Treatment Options for Children in Toronto
Many new and expecting parents tend to underestimate the significance of having their children receive proper dental treatment from an early age. Baby teeth and the dental hygiene habits you instill in your children from an early age, play an integral role in setting the precedence for a lifetime of good oral health. The first…
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