How often should you see your Oakville Dentist? Most common question EVER!!! :) And the answer is…….. As often as we tell you. Haha Listen, I know that some of you think, every 3 months or every 4 months is too often!!! Or maybe even 6 months is too frequent for many [...]
Similar to the rest of our body, our mouths also need vitamins and minerals to function properly. Holistic dentistry encourages overall health, so by supplementing the body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs for mouth health, you will inevitably make the body healthier as a whole. Read on to find out which [...]
For years, the mouth-body connection has been neglected as the severity of the connection had not yet been discovered. Through recent years of numerous scientific studies and research, it has become more evident that what happens in the mouth is a direct reflection of the health of the rest of the body, whether [...]
About 35-45% of the world’s population suffers from a form of halitosis, or more commonly known as "bad breath". We have all heard of “morning breath” which is caused primarily from bacteria that has been festering in your dry mouth for the length of time you are asleep. In this blog, we will [...]
We are always getting questions on the legitimacy of certain new “fads” that involve teeth. While some of these new trends can have SOME form of truth to them, sometimes they can do some serious damage. We want to expose some of the most common ones we hear about, and make sure our [...]
The chewiness, the sweetness and the sugary-rush! Many of us truly enjoy the taste of CANDY! We know it’s not good for us in large amounts, and we certainly know the negative effects it has on our pearly whites. What we want to know: are there any types of candy that are better [...]
Toothpaste has been around for over 150 years. In 1850, the first brand of paste, named ‘crème dentifrice’ was invented. In 1873, colgate adopted the recipe and started selling the paste in jars. By 1890, to improve ease of use, the jars were exchanged for tubes which resemble the ones we use today. [...]
What Causes Bad Breath In The First Place? Gums and Teeth – Huge causes of bad breath include cavities and gum disease. When bacteria linger in your mouth for a long period of time, a vile smell can be noticed. Keeping up with your routine check-ups and cleanings, as well as excellent home [...]
Eating the correct foods can benefit our bodies in so many ways. Oral health is just as necessary to be taken care of as any other part of our body and what you eat can have a big effect on your teeth and their sustainability. If you’re interested in finding out what food [...]
Everyone loves to snack on something sweet once in a while and, in small quantities, sugar is nothing to be too concerned about. Other than affecting our waistlines and heart health, there’s now mounting evidence that high levels of sugar consumption can also have a negative effect on brain health. Top 4 things [...]
