Payment Plans

In this fast pace day and age payment plans can be used to elevate some of the stress caused by a possible emergency dental visit or long term dental treatment. Payment plans have become extremely common in day to day scenarios. A few of the most common include Afterpay Zip Pay Humm pay Open pay…

How does fluoride protect your teeth?

The age old discussion on fluoride and how it is beneficial to our oral health. You may have heard it mentioned at your routine dental appointment, but it is not a medication, it is a mineral. It is found all around us, in sea water, soil and some foods but not in a high enough…

Is too much sugar rotting our teeth?

It’s no secret that we are consuming sugars at a higher rate than ever before. Accessibility, price and addiction to it all play a part in the reasoning behind an increased consumption rate. From soft-drinks and alcohol, to cakes and pastries, there is an abundance of sugary treats right at our finger tips ready for…

Are you grinding you teeth?

Teeth grinding affects both adults and children, in fact studies show 1 in 20 adults and 3 in 10 children are affected by teeth grinding. We call this condition Bruxism, and if it is left undiagnosed and untreated it can cause long term tooth and jaw damage. Most of the teeth grinding and clenching occurs…

Signs You May Have Tooth Decay

Tooth decay can be difficult to detect without a routine check-up.   X ray and certain instruments are used to detect decay at a dental visit but other symptoms in everyday life can help identify an issue. Signs of tooth decay can include: Sensitivity Toothache Discolouration Bad breath   Sensitivity Sensitivity when eating things such as…

Keeping your smile bright and white

It’s important not to forget about your teeth when taking care of your overall health this winter. A person’s smile is often the first thing we notice when interacting with other people, so it makes sense that we want to keep it bright and sparkling. Here are a few tips and tricks from the professionals…

Do we Really Need to Floss?

The most forgotten step in our dental care routine, and maybe the most underestimated. Flossing helps with removing food and bacteria stuck in-between our teeth that daily brushing misses. Leaving the food and bacteria over time can lead to a few avoidable issues, such as bad breath, gum disease and can lead to decay. The…

Tooth Sensitivity

Pain when eating or drinking cold things such as ice cream or even water? Discomfort when eating or drinking sugary treats? You may have sensitivity. Sensitivity is caused by the exposer of the more sensitive layers of a tooth as the enamel layer has worn away or exposed. A few causes of sensitivity include: 1….

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the molars (back teeth) that come through last, usually in your late teens or early 20s. This is a normal part of mouth development. There are usually four wisdom teeth – two in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw – but some people have more, fewer, or even none…