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When you think about healthy teeth, you probably think of regular flossing and brushing to get rid of plaque. Maybe you think of mouthwash or braces. You might even imagine a dazzling white smile. However, we want to introduce a new idea to your definition of oral health. When you think of healthy teeth, think…
For many of us, flashing a smile is a natural reaction. We do it when we see a friend, or when we talk to someone we love. For some, though, a smile is something to hide. A smile makeover is about so much more than just aesthetic appeal (although it can certainly make a noticeable…
You’ve likely heard about brushing and flossing twice each day (or at least, we hope you have), but have you heard the one about chewing gum? There are all kinds of myths floating around out there about home dental hygiene and the shortcuts you can or can’t take to look after your teeth. Today, we’re…
We all have habits that we do on a daily basis. Maybe it’s a cup of coffee in the morning or picking our nails when we feel anxious. Some habits are benign, but others can cause active damage to your teeth and your overall mouth health. If you regularly engage in any one of these…
It’s a morning like any other. You’re going about your daily routine, pouring your coffee, getting ready for the day. Then, all of a sudden, it hits you: something’s wrong with your teeth. Something doesn’t feel quite right or look quite like it should. As you examine your mouth in the mirror or rub your…
As with regular physical checkups, going to the dentist is standard practice for staying healthy. Adults and teenagers are (for the most part) used to this facet of life, but for young children who haven’t been to the dentist before, the experience can be daunting or even scary. How, then, to get your child acclimated…
What do I really need to keep my teeth healthy? Or what oral hygiene products are actually important? Any time we walk into a pharmacy, the dental care aisles are invariably a cornucopia of brush types and designs, flosses, rinses, appliances, gels, and who knows what else seemingly designed to confuse and complicate. So which…
Patients in the Barrie, Ontario area are fortunate to have access to a great cavity- preventing measure for their teeth! This is hugely important, because despite their best efforts, there are just some people who continue to get cavities. Enter Prevora… Prevora is a medication that was developed in large part in Canada, and is…
We’ve written about the dental diagnosis, which identifies the threats to the individual teeth themselves (as opposed to threats to the gums, bite and joints, or to the appearance of the smile). One of the major risks to teeth is the presence of a dry mouth (xerostomia) or one that has been exposed to a…
When should my child’s first dental visit be? How many baby teeth are there? Why are baby teeth important? What happens when a baby front tooth turns dark? These and other common questions about pediatric (children’s) dentistry in Barrie are answered below. First off, baby teeth are important! There are normally twenty of them, and…
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