Category Archives: Ottawa

The Truth About Chewing Gum and Dental Health

The Truth About Chewing Gum and Dental Health

We’ve all heard our parents and dentists telling us to lay off of candy to keep our teeth in the best possible condition, but did you know that not all of those treats are bad for your teeth? Contrary to popular belief, there are certain types of gum that can be beneficial to your teeth,…

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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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5 Ways to Overcome Fear of the Dentist

5 Ways to Overcome Fear of the Dentist

Do you have nightmares or a sleepless night altogether the night before your dentist's appointment? It’s a common problem – dental phobia is one of the most common fears behind fear of heights and snakes. Still, when dental phobia interferes with your dental hygiene, it becomes an issue. Failing to visit the dentist on a…

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Keeping Your Smile Bright After a Teeth Whitening Treatment

Keeping Your Smile Bright After a Teeth Whitening Treatment

A smile is one of those few things that help make the first impression. So, if you smile is yellow and crooked, fairly or not people make a judgement without a word being uttered. You never get a second chance to make a first impression! This is why it’s so important to visit the dentist…

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