Portrait Dental Blog

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 you flash your teeth at strangers. There's an indescribable warmth that radiates from a person with a beautiful smile, and we all want to capture…

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 teeth, don't worry! You are not alone. Located in Liberty Village, Toronto Ontario, Portrait Dental will walk you through everything you need to know about…

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 next level. With professional treatment from Portrait Dental, one that is customized to your specific needs, you can leave our office with a picture-perfect smile.…

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 we've assembled 10 of the strangest teeth facts to make you wonder. After reading this article, you'll find your idle thoughts turning to the crazy…

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 one of the most popular and effective is laser teeth whitening. In this article, we'll explore how laser teeth whitening works and how it compares…

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 teeth or rare allergies—the store-bought options for mouthwash are slim to none. But that doesn’t mean that you have to skip out on that all-important…

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 make our dentists go dental—I mean, mental. Whether it’s forgetting to brush your teeth—or brushing them too hard—there are a million ways you can cause…

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 shine. And trying to find the right dentist can be as difficult as, well, pulling teeth. Running a Google Maps search for “dentists near me”…

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 oral hygiene is, the only thing that some smiles radiate is a noxious odour. Halitosis—the clinical term for bad breath—can dampen the luminosity of any…

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 dad joke—that’s because it is. i.e., it is both a myth and a really bad dad joke. We’re sorry. But it does illustrate our point.…

Whoever said, “A little water never hurt anyone,” clearly never made the trek to the Grand Canyon. That water sliced right through solid rock as if it were hydrogen peroxide through coffee stains on enamel. They also obviously never witnessed the devastation caused by a tsunami. Or a hurricane. Or a surging river… or a…

What do the Loch Ness Monster, unicorns, and banana peel teeth-whitening strips all have in common? You guessed it. They’re all myths. Except for Nessie—she’s out there somewhere. Don’t judge us… we all have to believe in something. When it comes to oral and dental health, however, we’re all about the facts. And for reasons…

The past couple of years have made us all very aware of what we choose to put into our bodies. Whether it’s a small change in diet or an all-out pantry pillaging, what enters our bodies—and, more importantly, what doesn’t—has never been more important. While the increase in health and wellness awareness is definitely a…

There’s nothing quite like the appeal of at-home solutions to our problems. Who wouldn’t attempt to cure their head cold by drinking hot water with lemon and two drops of peppermint oil (or a splash of something stronger) instead of schlepping their weary selves through the cold and snow to the doctor’s office? Or how…

The field of cosmetic dentistry covers a variety of procedures. Although many primarily intend to restore dental health, some also guarantee an enhanced appearance after the treatment. Even though a visit to the dentist will best determine your options, here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures you should consider the next time you look…