Portrait Dental Blog

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…

A smile can reflect a vast array of emotions beyond happiness. However, there is a surprising number of studies that show people have a knack for seeing the difference between a forced smile and an authentic smile. Despite human’s unconscious benefits when seeing a true smile, more than half of North Americans are self-conscious about…

Bleeding gums is something we can confidently say has been experienced by all our clients. But, despite its frequency, bleeding gums shouldn’t be ignored. Sure, if you injured yourself playing a contact sport, you might be able to brush off the dentist visit, but if your gums bleed every time you brush or floss your…

Even when you are diligent about daily tooth brushing and flossing, your teeth may not be as white and bright as you'd like. This is normal, as teeth can become yellow or dull looking as we age and make individual lifestyle choices. The good news is that professional teeth whitening can bring your smile back…

Winter means spending a lot of your days and hours inside. In doing so, we expose our bodies to manufactured heat from our furnaces and baseboards that often results in dry air. All this leads to the familiar dry lips and dry mouth. While these symptoms of decreased saliva can be helped by just sipping…

Do you have a fear of the dentist? If you do, you are not alone. Approximately 40% of Canadians experience some form of anxiety before or during a visit to the dentist. Some experience a fear that is so debilitating they avoid dental visits and treatment altogether. As you can imagine, this has serious consequences…

While the world has been spending more time at home, we thought we would join in on the movement and start using this time to better ourselves! It is no doubt that all our staff has enjoyed meeting every one of our clients over the years, however, we realize that adapting communities and times call…

It is very common for people to grind their teeth when they are sleeping. Although they may not be aware they are doing it, the consequences of severe teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, are jaw pain, headaches, and damaged worn teeth. Many people grind their teeth while sleeping, though this is not always the…

Your teeth are vital to your well-being and play such a vital role in your day-to-day activities.  From your appearance and confidence to breaking down the food you eat, oral health is crucial to your overall health.  By not taking care of your teeth, you create a greater risk for tooth decay, bacterial infections, tooth…

Keeping a New Year’s Resolutions can be tough.  One that you probably didn’t make, but have thought about, is whiter teeth.  At Portrait we can whiten your teeth professionally for a radiant, bright smile.  It’s a new year and time for you to light up a room every time with a beautiful, pearly white smile.…