Portrait Dental Blog

Adult braces can be a daunting thought for those considering treatment--the social shame and the treatment itself can be such a hassle. But don't let that stop you from beginning your journey to the perfect smile. Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities. Through the…

Dental anxiety is a common problem that affects many people and can prevent them from receiving necessary dental care. This fear and nervousness can stem from past negative experiences, a fear of needles or drills, or simply a general fear of the unknown. Fortunately, sedation dentistry offers a solution to help individuals receive the dental…

When you don't like your smile, you develop tricks to hide it. Whether you cover your mouth with your hands or smile in a certain way, you know that not having confidence in your smile causes a lot of problems in life. But some of the benefits of smiling more are very surprising! This article…

Dental anxiety is a common phobia that many of our patients at Portrait Dental suffer from. In fact, many Canadians struggle with dental anxiety, and it keeps them from getting necessary treatments or pursuing a better smile. Well at Portrait Dental we offer sedation dentistry, a fabulous service that helps everyone feel more comfortable at…

What other way is there to start your day other than a morning cup of joe? If you're like most Canadians, 75% of us in fact, then you drink coffee on a regular basis. So coffee lovers take note: coffee stains teeth, and the longer you leave it unaddressed the worse the problems become. That's…

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.…