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Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is one of the most prevalent oral problems. Everyone has bad breath occasionally due to lifestyle habits or medical conditions. If you want to prevent bad breath from taking a toll on your confidence, there are ways to eliminate the problem permanently and achieve fresher breath. Halitosis is caused by bacteria […]

Sometimes, despite our best intentions, accidents happen. As all parents know, removing risk from kids’ lives is impossible! Even a risk-aware adult can fall victim to oral injury due to sports, weather-related issues, or pure bad luck. Proactive tactics go a long way towards reducing risk to you and your family. Some of the most

All around the world, families celebrate with special traditions when children lose their baby teeth. In Canada, the tooth fairy visits to collect the tooth and leave a gift behind. The loss of baby teeth means your child is growing up and permanent ‘adult’ teeth are taking their place. Parents often wonder about the best way to

Some people may not associate tooth decay with kids, but it does happen. Tooth decay is relatively common for kids in Ontario. With a little help, it is possible to spare your little ones the worst of it. Tooth decay can be prevented if you take the right steps. As soon as your kids develop

Tooth and gum problems can be painful, inconvenient, and sometimes costly to treat. Awareness of these issues and their causes is an essential step in preventing them. Here is a list of the most common dental problems and how they can be avoided: Bad Breath Bad breath (or halitosis) is a condition in which a

Many people get orthodontic help for purely cosmetic reasons. They want a straighter smile or wish to reduce the effects of having an overbite or some other tooth misalignment. Getting teeth straightened can improve your overall dental health as well. Yes, your smile will be more attractive — but orthodontic treatments provide benefits that improve

In the new year, so many new commitments and resolutions jostle for our attention that deciding where to focus can be overwhelming. Good dental habits for 2019 are an ideal place to start because they feed into so many of our larger goals. Taking care of your teeth contributes to strong overall health — arguably

Many of us seek a dazzling white Hollywood smile. For effective, long-lasting and safe methods of teeth whitening, there are some over-the-counter options, as well as treatments available at your dentist’s office. According to Hexa Research, so many people are looking for a glistening grin that the value of the teeth-whitening industry is predicted to hit

Grinding your teeth from time to time is usually not too serious, but problems arise if it becomes a habit. Tooth gnashing (bruxism) is the unconscious act of grinding or clenching your teeth too closely together. It can cause various health problems like receding gums, damaged teeth, headaches and a sore jaw. In many cases,

Halloween is a few weeks away and that means there will be plenty of candy on the horizon for kids. All those sugary treats are tempting, but too much at once can wreak havoc on young teeth. Health-conscious parents may worry about Halloween and all the candy kids consume, but there are ways to prepare