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If you’re into technology and how it makes our lives more efficient, then we have something very cool to show you: the  iTero® scanner. In just a couple of minutes, the scanner uses digital imaging technology to create images of your teeth. This process makes measuring and evaluating your mouth easier for us, and more […]

This is a popular question from patients, especially since teeth flossing came up for debate in the media in 2016. The US government had stopped including flossing in their 2015 Dietary Guidelines as they claimed there wasn’t enough scientific proof to support the effectiveness of flossing in plaque removal. Despite this change, most dentists and […]

You know the phrase ‘the gift that keeps giving’? An electric toothbrush is one of these gifts: It gives the recipient ultra-clean teeth and more successful trips to the dentist for many months to come. And it’s more fun than using a regular toothbrush. Not convinced? Keep reading! The technology delivers up to 48,800 movements […]

Fissure sealants – also known as ‘pit-and-fissure sealants’ or dental sealants – are a safe, painless way of protecting teeth from decay. They are one of the most effective interventions for preventing caries (tooth decay) in children. What Are Fissure Sealants? A sealant is a protective resin coating which is painted onto the grooves of […]

Halloween is the sweetest holiday of the year for kids, but not necessarily for the adults who care for them. Huge bags of candy have the ability to produce battles and arguments for weeks afterwards as parents try to limit the junk food intake. On the opposite end of the the spectrum, kids that are […]

Someone you trust has confided (or possibly hinted) that you have bad breath. Or, maybe you suspect that your breath isn’t sweet based on the sour taste in your mouth. Why does bad breath happen and what can you do about it? Here are three good reasons why you may have bad breath: 1. Your […]

This is a common question from parents, and completely understandable. Why go through the hassle of getting a filling on a tooth that is going to fall out eventually? Short answer: The filling is needed for the long-term health of your child’s teeth, which has a very important connection to their adult teeth. For the […]

The name may sound intimidating, but the VELScope (Visually Enhanced Lesion Scope) is an important screening device for aging adults to know. Supported by the Canadian Dental Association, the VELScope is the leading tool used for oral cancer screening. Safe, quick and painless, this hand-held device has been proven effective in detecting this disease. Oral Cancer: […]