Your New Years Resolution

We hope you enjoyed the holidays and that 2017 is off to a positive start for you and your family. Around this time of year we’re all striving to make positive changes in our lives by adhering to a New Years Resolution, but how often do we stick to them? How often does anyone achieve…

Fight Tooth Decay with Beet Juice

According to the NIH (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research), 92% of adults between the age of 20 to 60 have tooth decay. Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in your mouth creates lactic acids that eat away at the tooth. The root cause is sugar, since bacteria uses sugar as a sticky substance to…

Gum Disease and Diabetes

Gum disease is an infection in the gum, bone and tissues. Gum disease may eventually result in unstable base for your teeth, which then become mobile and may fall out or have to be removed. Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a primary cause of tooth loss, and is often linked to diabetes. Diabetes slows blood…

Oral Health Tips for Camping

With the weather getting warming and the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching many of you will begin planning the year’s first camping trip. There’s nothing like paddling a canoe, hiking through the woods, sleeping under the stars and leaving work and all of your other responsibilities behind to be one with nature. Well, maybe…

How to Treat Dry Mouth

Difficulty swallowing, a fuzzy taste in your mouth – we all know that dry mouth feeling. Dry mouth, or Xerostomia, is a condition in which the mouth does not produce enough saliva resulting in an unusually dry mouth. Our saliva works hard to rid our mouths of food particles and to dilute the acids that…

Protect Your Child’s Smile

Mouthguards are flexible dental appliances worn by athletes to protect teeth from possible damage. They are usually made of plastic materials that fit comfortably over your teeth and gums. There are over-the-counter variations available, but for the highest level of protection we recommend a custom fitted mouthguard that is made specifically for your smile. Mouthguards…