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Everyone’s mouth feels dry from time to time but when this feeling doesn’t go away you may have a problem such as Dry Mouth. Dry Mouth is when you do not have enough saliva to keep your mouth wet and moisturized. Although you may not be experiencing a completely dry oral cavity, even low production […]

With earth day on the mind it is a good time to make some small eco-friendly changes in your life; including your dental routine. A better environment starts little by little with eco-friendly practices. While you’re keeping your mouth heathy, why not take some steps to help keep the Earth healthy too? Here are our […]

  Since the legalization of marijuana in 2018, CBD has been gaining popularity in mainstream markets, including dental. It’s not uncommon to see health care and beauty companies coming out with products containing hemp or CBD, including toothpaste and mouthwash. CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of the two major compounds found in cannabis and hemp […]

  Do you or your children have fears or anxieties about seeing a dentist? You know that dental care is essential to keeping you healthy, yet you still avoid going. You’re not alone; around 22% of Canadians avoid the dentist due to anxiety. What is Dental Anxiety? Put simply, dental anxiety is “fear related to […]

If you’re one of the 8 million caregivers in Canada, you’ve got a lot on your mind. You understand how difficult it can be to take care of your loved ones dental care. When you’re caring for a child—or adult—with a disability or neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s, the challenges can be even greater. It may […]

Approximately six million Canadians avoid visiting the dentist every year because of cost. If you do not have insurance or recently lost your coverage and are looking for options to continue you or your family’s dental care, Edmonton has some great resources. Children Dental Care The SHINE Dental Clinic is a student run organization established […]

As you begin to age, you may notice changes that need to be made to keep your mouth healthy. The older you get, it may be even more important than ever to keep on top of your oral care. Senior dental problems can be common, from dry mouth to gum disease. And since oral health […]

Your smile is one of the most valuable natural assets that you have. Smiling plays a huge part in our social interactions. It can make people feel good, offer comfort, and even reduce stress. Sometimes we don’t feel confident in our teeth and smile, we hide it behind our hands or simply don’t smile at […]

If your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth you may think this is normal and ignore it, but bleeding gums can be a sign of underlying problems. Bleeding gums is often caused by harmful plaque, and the millions of bacteria in it, found at or around the gum line. Left too long […]