6 easy steps to prevent cavities

6 easy steps to prevent cavities

What is a cavity? A cavity is a hole in the tooth that is caused by bacteria. Decay occurs when plaque (the sticky substance that forms on teeth) combines with the sugars and/or starches of the food we eat. This combination produces acids that attack tooth enamel....
Brighten it up with white fillings

Brighten it up with white fillings

Is it time to replace your old filling with composite filling Spring is around the corner! And with it, our thoughts turn to projects like gardening, fixing up the house and maybe even renovations. If you are in the mindset for sprucing things up, it might be an ideal...
How to control bad breath?

How to control bad breath?

Want to control bad breath? Don’t ignore your tongue! All those bumps and grooves on your tongue are a haven for bacteria and could be contributing to your bad breath because of the gases they give off. It’s important to take care of the tongue in addition...
Playing it safe with mouth guards

Playing it safe with mouth guards

Do you or your children play any of the following sports? Soccer, basketball, squash, football, rugby, hockey, boxing, gymnastics, skateboarding, martial arts, skiing or volleyball. What would happen if you or your child got hit in the mouth or jaw? In a nutshell, A...
Yikes ! Bad breath!

Yikes ! Bad breath!

It’s Saturday morning. You roll over and look at your other half and decide to give them a good morning kiss. WAIT!!! What’s been brewing in your mouth overnight? Here’s a question – if we floss and brush before we go to bed and settle down to sleep...
Smiles away !

Smiles away !

A healthy smile is the best smile ! The first-ever Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian Smile Survey (online Ipsos Reid poll conducted 8-14 October 2009), found that 57 percent of Canadians say their smile is important to them, yet surprisingly only 4 percent follow the...
Which toothbrush is right for you?

Which toothbrush is right for you?

While there is no scientific evidence that electric toothbrushes are better than manual Toothbrushes, it’s clear that they are not worse. The majority of our staff use the Oral B Triumph electric toothbrush while some use the three-headed toothbrush made by Babiner...