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Is Chewing Gum Good for Teeth?

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robin Mak

Short answer – yes, it’s great for teeth! You probably already know this, but we thought we’d revisit this “interesting, low-effort” form of tooth care. If anyone else is still struggling to get back into the routine and ramp up … Continue reading →

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Denture Care 101

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robin Mak

Many of the principles for denture care are the same as those for dental care. Such as keep them clean and avoid cracks. It’s also important to avoid bacteria and abrasion. Best Denture care: Store dentures in denture cleaning solution … Continue reading →

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Fillings in Baby Teeth

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robin Mak

Preventing Fillings in Baby Teeth To prevent cavities, we recommend flouride toothpaste and rinse for young children. And we recommend you help them brush until they are 6 years old. Healthy diet and regular dental appointments are key as well. … Continue reading →

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How Does Dental Health Affect Overall Health?

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Robin Mak

Just as good dental health can affect you positively, poor dental health can have negative effects. How Poor Dental Health Impacts Your Overall Health Watch out for aging – As people age, dental health can deteriorate a bit. Fillings can … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Can be Good for Your Teeth!

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Robin Mak

Is dark chocolate good for your teeth? Short answer, yes, it can be. Suffice it to say, we are happy about this. 🙂 Read on… Not only does dark chocolate provide some nice benefits for your overall health, it also … Continue reading →

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When Does a Filling Need to Be Replaced?

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Robin Mak

If there are cracks in the tooth, a replacement filling may be required. Depending on the severity of the crack, a crown, root canal or even extraction may be required. Same goes with if the seal between the filling and … Continue reading →

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Flouride Treatments for Adults – Why You Want Them

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Robin Mak

We can’t get enough of the blog from Kaye Dentistry. Here is one of their well thought out, informative and topical blog posts. Visit their site directly to read the post there, or here is the content for your convenience: … Continue reading →

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Dental Sealants – Everything You Wanted to Know

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Robin Mak

People tend to have the same sorts of questions about dental sealants. One of our favorite dentist blogs happened to have a post on just that! Read more at Kaye Dentistry or the following from them, posted here for your … Continue reading →

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How to Take Care of Your New Dental Crown or Bridge at Home

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Robin Mak

Here are some basics on how to take care of you temporary or permanent crown or bridge including oral hygiene, what to do if your temporary crown is dislodged and some information around sensitivity. Many, many people get crowns and … Continue reading →

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Tips For Dental Anxiety in Children

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Robin Mak

What to do if Your Child is Afraid of the Dentist You’ve talked about going to the dentist, you’ve let your child know that dentist are important for healthy teeth and you’ve even explained how the visit might go. Yet, … Continue reading →

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