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Gum Contouring: Everything You Need to Know | 12/10/22

It isn’t a lie that a first impression means everything. And our smiles are one of the first things to introduce ourselves. That’s why it’s important you feel confident when…

How to Get Braces & The Braces Process | 12/10/22

Did you know that only about 35% of Americans are born with straight teeth? Canada has similar rates too! So if you find yourself or your child with imperfectly aligned…

5 Common Dental Cosmetics & Their Benefits | 11/18/22

What does it really take to get the smile you’ve always dreamed of? Aside from proper oral hygiene habits, there are ways for you to take your smile to the…

10 Teeth Facts From History & More | 10/18/22

One of the best ways to build a new habit or improve an existing one is to get yourself thinking about it in a new and interesting way. That’s why…

Laser Teeth Whitening: How it Works | 09/18/22

Teeth whitening is a simple way to better your smile by reducing tooth discolouration. Whiter teeth make you more confident and look younger. There are many options for whitening, and…

Smile Brighter: Natural and Organic Homemade Mouthwash | 08/22/22

Every good dental care routine has at least three steps: floss, brush your teeth and then refresh your breath with minty-clean mouthwash. But, for many people—such as those with sensitive…

4 Bad Oral Habits That Drive Your Dentist Crazy | 07/18/22

For the most part, dentists are very easy-going people—after all, they’re job is to brighten your smile. With that said, there are some bad oral habits we all have that…

How to Find the Right Dentist for a Picture-Perfect Smile | 06/18/22

Making regular trips to the dentist’s office is the key to a picture-perfect smile. But not all dentists offer the same teeth-whitening, oral health-boosting services to make your smile really…

Bye, Bye Bad Breath: Natural Remedies for Halitosis | 05/20/22

When people say that they want a more radiant smile, they’re usually talking about radiating luminosity—i.e., a bigger, brighter, and whiter grin. But, depending on how good their dental and…

5 Myths About Wisdom Teeth Your Dentist Can Debunk | 04/11/22

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, got their name because when they grow in, your IQ increases by 50 points… per tooth. If that sounds like a myth—or like a bad…