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What Is the Best Age for First Dental X-Rays?

Child having a first dental x-ray at a family dental office in North York Toronto

Most children have their first dental radiographs between the ages of five and six, although the honest clinical answer is that there is no fixed age at all. Radiographs are taken when there is a specific diagnostic reason, such as back teeth that touch and cannot be inspected visually, a high risk of decay, delayed […]

Can Regular Cleanings Reduce Heart Disease Risk?

Dental hygienist performing a professional cleaning at a dental clinic in Toronto

Regular professional cleanings are strongly associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and large population studies have found that people who attend routine dental hygiene visits experience fewer heart attacks and strokes than those who do not. The honest scientific position is that this is a well documented association rather than proven cause and […]

How to Handle a Broken Tooth at Home?

Emergency dental clinic in Toronto explaining how to handle a broken tooth at home

If you break a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm salt water, save any broken fragment in milk or saliva, apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek, cover a sharp edge with sugar free gum or dental wax, take simple pain relief if it is safe for you, and contact a dentist […]

What Foods Naturally Freshen Breath?

Fresh fruit and vegetables that naturally freshen breath, recommended by a dentist in Toronto

The foods that naturally freshen breath are crisp water rich fruits and vegetables such as apples, celery and carrots, plain unsweetened yoghurt, green tea, parsley, mint, coriander, cinnamon, and plain water itself. They work by increasing saliva flow, physically clearing food debris, and reducing the sulphur producing bacteria that cause odour. Occasional bad breath after […]

Is It Possible to Straighten Teeth Without Aligners?

Dentist in Toronto discussing options to straighten teeth without aligners

Yes, it is absolutely possible to straighten teeth without clear aligners. Fixed braces, lingual braces, self-ligating brackets, palatal expanders, cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers can all correct crooked or crowded teeth, and for moderate to complex bite problems traditional orthodontics often works faster and more predictably than removable trays. Mild crowding is extremely common, usually […]