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When making a first impression, your smile is one of the first things people notice. A smile is the best way to share your enthusiasm and delight with the world. However, many people are uncomfortable or self-conscious with their smile. Crooked, chipped, broken or discoloured teeth can make some people embarrassed or uncomfortable when they smile. Thankfully, cosmetic dentistry has greatly...

Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that usually appear between the ages of 17-21. Although originally thought to have evolved to aid in eating raw meats and veggies, they are usually considered not functional nowadays and can crowd the mouth. This can create dental problems in the future if teeth are too crowded, leading to difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene and an increased risk of...

Growing up, we were all told how important it is to brush our teeth. Parents were constantly reminding us to brush our teeth before bed and taking us to the dentist for appointments. Intuitively, we all know we need to visit the dentist twice a year for our regular check-up in order to prevent cavities. However, visiting your dentist is about much more than avoiding cavities and getting teeth...

Kids are constantly full of energy, ready to explore anything and everything around them. Most kids love to play team sports, explore the outdoors, ride bikes and get muddy. Unfortunately, all that energy and excitement can lead to accidents and even emergencies. Many people recall breaking an arm as a kid or twisting an ankle, but it is also common for children to experience a dental emergency....

Like it or not, every parent deals with a kid’s dental emergency at some point. And while no parent wants to receive that emergency call from the school or sports team, properly managing the situation brings the best results. To begin with, it’s important to assess a kid’s dental emergency at the source, and to determine if the hospital emergency room is the best course of action. Contacting...