Dental health is directly related to overall well-being, which is why it is essential to maintain good oral hygiene. People of all ages can have dental problems such as tooth discolouration, cavities, and gum disease. In addition to adhering to a proper oral care routine, you should also visit your dentist regularly. Here are nine...
Category: Going to the dentist
Sedation Dentistry: How to Relax in the Dentist’s Chair
Most people would rather put off dental work and endure a toothache than consult a dentist because they are terrified. The fear of getting their teeth cleaned or undergoing a dental treatment is the main reason for their avoidance. For such people, sedation dentistry can be used to take away the anxiety of visiting a dental...
Why Visit the Dentist? 4 Reasons Dental Visits Matter
Our schedules are getting more and more hectic every day. Trying to fit in a dentist appointment on top of everything else seems next to impossible! However, it is best to make time when you can to ensure your overall health and well-being is taken care of. Everything in our bodies is connected, which means...
The Worst Dental Advice We’ve Ever Heard of
All of the information in our blog consists of good advice from our dentist. After all, we care about our patients and we want to make sure everyone who comes into our office receives the proper dental health care and treatment that they need. With this in mind, let’s talk about advice itself. There is...
9 Important Questions to Ask Your Dentist
When you have a professional and qualified dentist, your dental treatments won’t seem as intimidating and visits to their clinic will give you an opportunity to learn how to improve your oral hygiene. Asking any questions you may have can also help you feel comfortable and confident. If you’re not sure what to ask, we’ve...
How to Prevent Gum Disease
Your teeth are not the only part of your mouth that you need to take care of. Your gums should be healthy too! With that in mind, we thought it would be best to talk about gum disease, or periodontal disease, what it is exactly, and how to help you prevent gum disease from forming...
All You Need to Know About Root Canals
Many of us have grown up to know of root canals only as a big scary surgery that we don’t want to go through. This is why making a trip to the dentist keeps getting put off until it’s an emergency! We want to make sure that if you suspect you have any dental issues...
How Often Should I Visit the Dentist?
We all know the recommendation for getting our teeth checked for cavities and cleaning is at least twice a year. Is this really the case for everyone though, and why? Where Did “Every 6 months” Come From? I bet you didn’t know there are many theories as to where the phrase “6-month dental check-up” originated....
How to Conquer Dental Anxiety
Not everyone likes going to the dentist. Some may have had a traumatizing experience from their childhood that they don’t want to repeat. Others may have had a dentist they didn’t get along with in the past, thus they have a severe judgment against dentists. Some think that dental procedures are just too painful to...