Over the last 30 years of practicing dentistry, I have seen many trends and changes occurring both with my patients and in our society. One of these changes has been our understanding of sleep patterns and its affect on our overall health. Most of us know, or have heard of, the increases in prevalence of […]

The use of mouthwash may be an added benefit to our oral hygiene while still maintaining our daily regime of brushing and flossing, as mouthwash can reach some areas in the mouth that are difficult to access with a toothbrush.  There are two types of mouthwashes: cosmetic and therapeutic.  Depending on the composition of the

Pregnancy is a time when you need to pay particular attention to your oral health, which is directly related to good health overall.  Even if you only think that you might be pregnant, are taking any medications or have received any special advice from your physician related to your pregnancy, let your dentist know. There

There are many reasons why it is important to take proper care of your toddlers’ teeth. Firstly, it sets an important routine for them to carry out for their entire lives for maintaining good oral health. Brushing your toddlers’ teeth when they first appear, twice a day with a fluoridate toothpaste (size of a grain

What are they? A dental sealant is material that is placed into the grooves of teeth to help prevent decay. The idea is to cover the grooves so sugar can’t sit in them, and to make it easier for your toothbrush to do their job on your teeth, as the toothbrush does not need to

  ​I can hardly believe another year is winding down.  However, with the snow falling, the nights getting longer, and the days getting colder, it is undeniable.  The old saying is holding true for me: every year I get older, the faster time seems to fly. As I reflect on the past year, it gives

Medicinal marijuana is often recommended for pain management, insomnia and a variety of other ailments as a natural alternative to painkillers and pharmaceuticals whose list of side effects can often be long and dramatic.  The active compounds found in cannabis, THC, CBD, terpenes, etc., can produce highly effective results for those fighting cancer and chronic

Bone loss of the jaw, also known as periodontal disease, affects almost half of the adult population in Canada and the United States. However, a large portion of this demographic goes undiagnosed.  There are 3 stages of periodontal disease: early, moderate, and severe. Many factors affect the severity of periodontal disease including but not limited

  Halloween is quickly approaching! I remember always being excited about getting to dress up and go trick or treating, but costume ideas always quickly changed because I would get so cold. Of course, every kid looks forward to how much candy they are going to get, and Mom and Dad may be concerned about

My 4-7 year-old still has their baby teeth and their permanent teeth are growing in behind or in front of them, what should I do? Well, it is important to take action and recognize what is happening! There are 2 possible scenarios: The two bottom front teeth are usually the first teeth to fall out.