Gum disease is an infection of the gums, the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is painless, but leads to tooth loss as well as allows bacteria to spread, impacting your overall health and making your other health conditions worse. How do I know I have gum disease? Most common [...]
Wisdom teeth are named this way because they come through at a more mature age. Typically, that usually takes place between the ages of 17 and 21, but we have seen a lot of variation. Wisdom teeth can lead to problems Most people don't have enough space in their mouth for wisdom [...]
Thumbsucking is very natural for many children. Sucking thumbs, fingers, soothers, or other objects makes babies feel safe and happy. How does thumbsucking affect my child? Thumbsucking, up to a certain age, is nothing to worry about. However, if your child is sucking their thumb and causing permanent changes to their tooth [...]
If ice cream, cold drinks or a sip of hot coffee causes sensitive teeth, you may want to see your dentist. Many people have sensitive teeth but there are some simple treatments that can be used to resolve this annoying problem. Possible causes of sensitive teeth Some of the most common causes [...]
When do baby teeth first come in? Usually when the baby is between 6 months and 1 year. Most children will have a full set of primary teeth (20 of them in total) by the time they are 3 years old. All children are different, but usually the first baby teeth to come in [...]
Tooth bonding is the application of a tooth-coloured resin material using adhesives and curing it with a high intensity light. The procedure gets its name because materials are “bonded” to the tooth. This material comes in many shades of tooth colour and has been sometimes used to enhance a tooth's appearance. [...]
In my dental office, we screen all our patients for oral cancer every time they come in for their cleaning. Some people may think that’s too frequent but with oral cancer on the rise, I disagree. Oral Cancer is on the Rise In the last 10 years, oral cancer rates [...]
We are all exposed to all sorts of radiation daily, including the sun, minerals in the soil, appliances in your home, like your TV, and dental X-rays. We know that large amounts of radiation can damage the body's tissues and cells and lead to the development of cancer. Fortunately, the dose of [...]
It is an extremely exciting time for most kids when their braces are ready to come off. Straight, teeth, a beautiful smile, and a great new look can really make kids eager to see the final results. But what happens when the time your child is in braces exceeds the original expected [...]
Do you ever wonder if your son or daughter is really brushing teeth properly? Do you catch yourself asking if they brushed long enough or well enough? We have something, called disclosing tablets, that can help your child improve their brushing. Brushing Teeth Removes Plaque Plaque is that film you [...]
