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Should My Gums Bleed at the Dentist? | 08/20/21

Going in the dentist’s chair can often feel like you’re entering a horror film. Seeing sharp objects laid neatly beside you, ready to poke and prod your gums. After some…

How Sleep Apnea Can Affect your Oral Health | 06/02/21

An estimated 5.4 million Canadian adults are affected and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. This condition can result in sleep depravity, can impact the body and heart, as well…

Oral Health and Pregnancy | 03/23/21

Just as you have doctor visits for prenatal checkups, it is also important to visit your dentist for prenatal dental care. With so much going on, your dentist can help…

5 Things to Know Before Getting Dental Veneers | 02/04/21

Cosmetic dentistry can seem like a godsend for plenty of patients. With years of advancement, it is possible to have a completely new-looking smile with minimal invasiveness and lasting results.…

Does Stress Affect Your Oral Health? | 01/26/21

We all know that stress can play a major role in our health and wellbeing. From promoting weight gain to causing anxiety to affecting our quality of sleep, stress has…

Dental Health and Your Heart | 11/23/20

In dentistry, there are plenty of things to be worried about. Brushing, flossing, cavities, and enamel strength. However, as the classic adage states, you can’t judge a book by its…

What’s New With Dawson Dental | 09/25/20

Over and over we get calls for check-ups, but today, we thought we could give our clients a check-up on what Dawson Dental Hanover has been doing behind the scenes.…

What Your Teeth May Be Telling You | 12/15/16

Here’s a checklist of some common dental problems and what they could mean. This is just a guide, only a dentist can give you an accurate diagnosis. If you have…

How To Properly Brush Your Teeth | 12/15/16

Everyone knows the importance of brushing, but most people still use a fairly haphazard technique! They usually start in the front and end somewhere in the back, brushing at random…

What You Need To Know If You Grind Your Teeth | 12/15/16

Almost all of us grind or clench our teeth occasionally. But excessive grinding, or bruxism, can lead to painful jaw and dental problems. Many people grind their teeth when sleeping,…