Protecting and caring for your oral health is a full-time job. By brushing, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash and keeping up with regular dental check-ups, you're maintaining healthy and strong teeth. "With the weather changing and the cold and flu season upon us, more people are thinking about their oral health," explains Dr. Maryam Adibfar, [...]
Do you have yellow teeth? Do you wonder why? We all want a beautiful white smile. We brush our teeth, floss and even undergo teeth whitening procedures to make our smiles bright. Many of us go to great lengths to preserve that pearly white smile because it defines who we are. But we've all heard [...]
Would you go weeks without showering? What about not changing your socks for a few days? Or how about letting your hair go uncut for a year or two? You'd never! These things just wouldn't go over well because they'd begin to impact our health and wellness. But there are many things that we do [...]
Who wouldn't love insight teeth whitening tips from a top Toronto dentist? Over time, our beautiful smiles and pearly white teeth can lose that shine. Stains often build up as we age and the foods and drinks we consume can also impact our oral health. Our smiles are a big part of who we are. [...]
A root canal can be a scary experience. We've all heard those stories about how they're painful, uncomfortable and down right nasty. It's unfortunate, but many people often think a visit to the dentist will involve some sort of pain or discomfort. "Our team of dental professionals do everything they can to make each patient's [...]
If you've ever had a toothache, you know just how painful they can be. These nuisances can make eating and daily life uncomfortable. When we have a toothache we know something isn't right, but sometimes we're just not sure what it is. "Toothaches can be caused by many different things," explained Dr. Maryam Adibfar, one [...]
We all know regular dental check ups are important to our oral health. We also know that our dentist and their team of specialists are critical to helping us have beautifully white and healthy teeth and gums. But have you ever left your dentist's office and wished you had asked them that burning question [...]
Do you have a dry mouth? While it might not seem like a major health issue, it can lead to tooth decay and gum issues. Not to mention, a parched mouth can make eating and speaking uncomfortable. "Dry mouth typically occurs when the glands within your mouth don't produce saliva properly," explains Dr. Maryam [...]
We all know it's important to brush and floss our teeth. We're told these smart oral health care activities will prevent tartar build up. We've gone on to tell our kids the same thing. But do you know what tartar is? Why tartar is bad for your oral health? And what it does to your [...]
There are thousands upon thousands of articles, blogs and books that discuss all the ways we can keep our teeth healthy and our smile white. From the commonsensical (e.g. Brushing twice a day) to the unique and interesting (e.g. Oil pulling), there is no shortage of tips, tricks and ideas to improve your oral health. [...]