Teeth grinding, also known as “bruxism,” is actually a fairly common phenomenon. Most people will experience a certain degree of teeth grinding at some point in their lives. If it only happens once in a while, it’s likely no cause for concern. However, if it happens a lot, it can cause serious damage to your […]
Why Oral Hygiene Is Good for Your Heart
Gum disease is correlated with heart disease For years, doctors were puzzled by an apparent link between rates of gum disease and heart disease. Finally, a consensus report published in both dental and cardiovascular trade journals brought together all the evidence and came to the following conclusions: The link is real. Gum disease is indeed […]
Foods to Avoid for Whiter Teeth
Some foods should be avoided for a whiter smile We see many patients every week who come to us in search of whiter teeth. Sometimes there’s nothing we can do to avoid natural discolouration- time and age simply don’t make it possible for us to keep our pearly whites so white. But other factors like […]
Preventing Tooth Staining
You wake up in the morning and slowly make your way into the bathroom to brush your teeth, and you notice they are just a little more yellow than they were yesterday. This is a very common event that can be prevented and in most cases reversed. At our clinic we offer a variety of […]