Category Archives: Helpful Tips

How to Relieve Braces Pain

How to Relieve Braces Pain

While the overwhelming majority of people are excited about the results that braces or Invisalign will produce (straight teeth become a picture perfect smile, and a lot less headache and hassle from misaligned bites going forward), the truth of the matter is you aren’t going to find too terribly many people that are excited about…

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What Are the Most Common Reasons for Tooth Pain?

What Are the Most Common Reasons for Tooth Pain?

Are your teeth causing you discomfort? If so, you should know that tooth pain is really quite common. According to the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), 12% of Canadians report ongoing pain in their mouths within the past 12 months. Seeing a dentist will be the best way to get the cause of your specific…

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What Causes Toothache?

What Causes Toothache?

Anybody who has had an ache in their tooth can testify how terrible it is. It is agonizing and it’s hard to even concentrate when you have a stinging or throbbing pain in your mouth. Fortunately, there are treatments available to help reduce or eliminate the pain altogether. Toothache generally results from irritated pulp at…

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A Quick Guide to Gingivitis

A Quick Guide to Gingivitis

When you go to the dentist, you will hear many terms that you may not be familiar with. Bruxism, calculus, periodontitis, tartar – sure, you have probably heard these terms on TV in toothpaste commercials, but do you know what they mean? Gingivitis is likely one of those terms. You know it’s bad, but do…

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