Home Do you feel like your mouth is parched like a desert or filled with cotton balls? Dry mouth (xerostomia) has many causes, one of which is medication. The following can contribute to dry mouth: antihistamines, decongestants, and many medications

Home In addition to brushing twice a day, flossing daily is one of the best ways to keep your pearly whites healthy. While you can find floss in a variety of colours and flavours, it also comes in waxed and

Home Like a favourite stuffed animal or blanket, a child’s bottle can quickly become a major source of comfort. Night-time bottle feeding, however, can contribute to tooth decay. That’s because the sugar that’s found in milk can cause decay. This

Home Maybe you brush your teeth for a few seconds in the shower or do a quick swipe before heading to work or bed. Kids aren’t the only ones who sometimes don’t brush long enough. Adults are guilty too. Brushing

Home Do you find yourself opening packages, envelopes or bottles with your teeth? Perhaps you employ your pearly whites to rip tag ties off new articles of clothing or cut packing tape. Do your teeth a favour. Take a minute

Home Most of us haven’t received a letter grade since leaving school years ago—but sometimes it’s helpful to know how you stack up. If your oral health habits were a school subject, would you be passing? A+: You brush for two

Home It’s fair to say that nearly everyone understands the negative impact of cigarettes on your overall health. But how much do you know about the effects of tobacco products on your teeth? Consider these facts the next time you

Home We want to be your guide for all things oral health, and if you’re curious about what you can do to enhance your smile, we’re happy to help. Many patients often wonder if teeth whitening is right for them—here

Home It’s in most of our favourite sweet treats—sugar! For some of us, cutting sugar altogether for the sake of our overall and oral health is too big of an order. However, there are steps you can take to limit

Home When wearing metal brackets with wires to correct your or your child’s smile, maintaining proper dental hygiene can be tricky. To help you stay on the right track, here are a few tips to keep your smile beaming. Rinse