How to Prevent Common Dental Issues over the Holidays
Tis’ the season to be jolly, and often overindulgent. While being festive during the holidays, you will probably eat more—especially sugary foods—drink more coffee, tea, and wine, and stay up later. And that’s okay! It is the holidays after all. But just because you’re taking a break and having fun doesn’t mean you should neglect […]
The Gaps in Canadian Dental Coverage
How Your Local Kanata Dental Centre is Helping to Provide You with More Dental Coverage Canada is known for its excellent universal health care system but when it comes to taking care of Canadians’ teeth, that’s a completely different story. Dental coverage in Canada is private, so people must pay for dental insurance if they […]
DYI Tips for Whitening your Teeth
Home Remedies That Support Your Dentist’s Recommendations Are you frustrated with a yellow smile, but can’t quite spring for professional teeth whitening services yet? That’s okay! We appreciate that patients might be hesitant to spend money on what can seem like a purely cosmetic service. Thankfully, there are a few DIY home options that can […]
Good Dental Hygiene for Low Blood Sugar Patients
Why Regular Visiting Your Walk-In Dentist is Important if You Have Low Blood Sugar Although proper dental hygiene is important for everyone, those who have poor blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels need to be extra vigilant about taking care of their teeth. Poor blood sugar levels are associated with decreased saliva production, which can […]
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Fillings
Why Dental Fillings Are a Common and Necessary Treatment That You Shouldn’t Fear Many people fear the dentist because they don’t know exactly what goes on during dental treatments. So instead of going to the dentist when needed, people try to ignore the nagging pain in their teeth, because the pain is better than the […]
Migraine Treatment Options from Your Dentist
A Look at Several Migraine Treatment Options Your Dentist Can Help You With Although there are several treatment options for migraines, not all of them offer prolonged relief. Some treatments depend on painkilling drugs, and others on costly procedures that are only effective for a certain period. But there are treatments that address some of […]
Oral Hygiene for Long-Lasting Dental Implants
Dental Implants Need Proper Oral Hygiene to Ensure Your Ongoing Health Dental implants are a permanent solution that replaces missing teeth. And with the right care, dental implants can last a lifetime… but first, your mouth needs to heal properly without infection. If you thought dental implants and replacement teeth means you could get away […]
What to do While You Wait for an Emergency Dentist
Tips for Taking Care of Teeth During a Dental Emergency Dental problems, especially pain, can happen at any time. In the event of a sudden dental emergency, you should see a dentist as soon as possible to prevent further pain, discomfort, and complications. If you’re experiencing any of the following problems, contact your emergency dentist […]
How Sedation Dentistry Helps Those Who Fear the Dentist
If You Are Anxious About Visiting the Dentist, Consider These Advantages to Sedation Dentistry A fear of the dentist is fairly common. People will avoid visiting their dentist because they fear pain, feel uncomfortable and anxious about procedures, or are embarrassed of their oral hygiene. While visiting the dentist may be a negative experience for […]
Trends in Dental Crown Placement
US Dental Trends Suggest Crowns Aren’t Being Used to Their Full Potential Dental crowns are an effective treatment to cover and replace damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. However, dental crowns serve other purposes as well, with some treatments considered more preventative than cosmetic. Recent trends in single dental crown treatments suggest that dentists may not […]
