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Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: May 14, 2025.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority Read more
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 07, 2025.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more
Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
posted: Apr. 30, 2025.

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read more
When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Apr. 23, 2025.

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2025.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
posted: Apr. 09, 2025.

We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to Read more
Time for Some Spring Cleaning!
posted: Apr. 02, 2025.

Just like that, it’s Spring, and the world looks brighter! The skies are sunnier. Daylight in Kanata, lasts longer. And your smile can be brighter, too—with a little bit of Read more
When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
posted: Mar. 26, 2025.

Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read more
Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Mar. 19, 2025.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2025.

Millions of people, around Kanata, and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be Read more
Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
posted: Mar. 05, 2025.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more
Top Five Dental Myths
posted: Feb. 26, 2025.

Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Feb. 19, 2025.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 12, 2025.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

Our friends at the Canadian Academy of Periodontology stress the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect Read more