Preventive Care News Posts
How often do you replace your toothbrush? It’s an important question that many of us don’t think about very often. But it’s something that we should all be aware of, especially when it comes to our dental hygiene. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how often you should replace your toothbrush and why it’s so…
Oral health is essential to your overall health, so it’s important to practice good dental hygiene habits. If you don’t take care of your teeth and gums, you could be at risk of developing dental problems or other health issues. In this blog post, we will discuss some dentist-recommended preventive care tips that will help…
As a Barrie dentistry office, we have a full list of things that, in a perfect world, every client would do: brush their teeth for a full two minutes, floss every day, avoid pop and other sugary drinks, and plenty of other little changes that would make a world of difference for their teeth. But,…
It’s a frequent horror image for kids and adults alike: the idea of a dentist, clacking their metal tools together as they come in…for your tooth! We’re happy to confirm that this is, indeed, just another scary story that belongs completely to the realm of fantasy. In reality, tooth extraction is completely safe, and the…
There are several reasons why you might be looking for a new dentist in Barrie. Perhaps you’re new to the area, or maybe you’re just ready for a change. Either way, you’re looking for someone who specializes in the care and maintenance of your oral health, and you want to be certain that whoever you…
If it’s not there, it’s easy to forget. When you’re missing a tooth in the front of your mouth, you likely see the gap every time you look in the mirror, but you might be waiting until you’re more comfortable with dental treatment. However, if you’re missing a tooth in the back of your mouth,…
It might surprise you to hear, but most family dentist offices are also popular hangouts for the Tooth Fairy. She swings by from time to time to check up on the kids in her care, and last time she stopped by, she gave us a message to pass along to you. You probably already know…
Every morning and evening, you brush your teeth for exactly two minutes. You might even have a special timer set up to help make sure you’re brushing as long as you should be. You also make sure to floss twice a day as well. Your teeth almost always are clean and free of food debris,…
You’ve probably heard about tooth enamel at least once or twice in your life. You’ve heard that it’s important, that it’s strong, and that you have to protect it. But with all the advancements in dental services the past few decades, it’s hard to take the warnings seriously. After all, if you lose a tooth,…
We hate to break it to you: even if your teeth feel fine right now, there’s a 70% chance you’re going to have gum disease at some point in your life. 32% of Canadians have gum disease right now! Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is one of the most common dental problems out there,…