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With the start of the new decade upon us, it’s time to resolve to be your best self. Many people choose to invest in their health and fitness in the New Year, but another way to boost your self-confidence is with a happy and healthy smile. With Invisalign technology, a new smile is easier to achieve than ever with discreet, efficient aligners. Love your smile again by achieving the straight...

Many people choose to follow a vegan diet in order to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their overall health. By reducing your intake of red meat and processed foods, the vegan diet can drastically improve your health. It is also a popular choice for individuals who suffer from food sensitivities such as lactose intolerance. The vegan diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart...

It’s officially 2020, a new decade full of possibilities! Many people choose to start January with resolutions to improve their life in the new year. This may include resolutions to get fit, lose a few pounds, reconnect with friends and family or reduce stress. Why not make a resolution this year to have better dental health? A true investment in your long-term health, prioritizing your oral...

Many adults fear the day their wisdom teeth begin to impact and cause discomfort, requiring removal in order to be remedied. Wisdom teeth can be annoying and painful if ignored, but many people hesitate to get wisdom teeth removed, pushing the surgery off until it is absolutely necessary. Although wisdom teeth can be removed before you start to feel pain, what should you do if you’ve ignored...

As we get older, tooth damage can develop over time. Regularly visiting a dentist and committing to a thorough oral health care routine can help prevent damage, but it is easy to ignore small problems, especially with a busy schedule. When tooth damage is left for a significant period, it can develop into decay and require a root canal in order to be fixed. We’re going to discuss what this...

Do you have an upcoming dental procedure that requires sedation? Sometimes it can be frightening to receive anaesthesia and many people aren’t sure how to properly prepare for their sedation procedure. The good news is that sedation is a very normal process for both dental and medical procedures. For the vast majority of dental procedures, general anaesthesia is administered, a common and...

A large proportion of the population deals with frequent tooth pain or sensitivity that is exacerbated at night. Often, we don’t notice pain or sensitivity until we finally go to rest our heads and fall asleep. Both pain and sensitivity can be caused by a variety of common ailments, and prolonged discomfort should always be discussed with your dentist. Tooth pain and sensitivity should each be...

At the end of a long day, we all like to be able to snuggle into bed and drift into a peaceful and refreshing sleep. However, many people don’t realize they are experiencing a toothache until it begins to nag them at night. You may find you are going to fall asleep only to be kept awake by an annoying and painful toothache. Unfortunately, most people can’t visit their dentist at night and are...

Autumn has officially begun, and that means the start of school, Thanksgiving, and Halloween! Heading into October, kids are excited about costumes, decorating, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. Halloween is a favourite holiday for most kids, who love being able to dress up and indulge their sweet tooth with delicious goodies.

Prevention is the most important aspect of oral healthcare and we recommend regularly visiting your dentist to ensure you are being monitored for signs of oral and systemic diseases.