Category Archives: Helpful Tips

Festive Treats and Healthy Teeth

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s only natural to expect that lots of sweet and sugary foods will be consumed. And although a little sweet here and there won’t necessarily harm your children, if not properly monitored, all those sugar-filled treats can wreak havoc on their teeth. That’s why this time of year…
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Understanding TMJ Syndrome

Looking for a full-time dentist. Contact Shauna Monaghan at Carlingwood Dental Centre. Have you heard about TMJ Syndrome and are wondering if it might be affecting you? TMJ refers to the Temporomandibular joint, which is located on the lower jaw. Patients suffering with this syndrome experience awful discomfort - without proper dental treatment, TMJ may…
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All About Plaque

Looking for a full-time dentist. Contact Shauna Monaghan at Carlingwood Dental Centre. Many of us know that plaque commonly forms in our mouth and builds up along our teeth, which is why brushing is so important. But even with the most rigorous oral hygiene, it still needs the professional equipment and expertise of a talented…
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Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Interested in Brushing Their Teeth

  Looking for a full-time dentist. Contact Shauna Monaghan at Carlingwood Dental Centre.   If your child seems less than enthused when it’s time for tooth brushing, there are some ways that you can help encourage them to enjoy the brushing process a little more. No one gets particularly excited when it comes to taking…
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