Tongue in cheek, tongue-tied, tip of the tongue, cat got your tongue, tongue lashing, silver tongue, and hold your tongue. With all of those idioms, it certainly seems like our…
People lose things—car keys, cell phones and, yes, even teeth. Missing teeth can take the shine out of any smile but their effects aren’t only aesthetic in nature—they can also…
Protecting your teeth—and your winning smile—is no easy task. There’s the twice-daily brushing and flossing, the antiseptic mouthwash, the semi-annual trips to the dentist’s office and the occasional whitening. But,…
We’re supposed to believe that nothing lasts forever—”ashes to ashes, dust to dust” and all that. While it’s certainly true that time marches on—and on, and on—it doesn’t mean that…
There are a couple of terms that we, as dentists, know will send our patients running for the proverbial hills. Terms like “filling”, “implant” and “root canal” conjure up images…
Missing teeth can really… gum up your smile. In fact, few oral and dental problems make people more insecure than missing teeth. Even if you had a garlic bread lunch…
We don’t often think of our teeth as being sensitive. After all, they’re tough enough to make mush out of our favourite crunchy foods. And, with our teeth’s enamel registering…
Partridges and pear trees, turtle doves, French hens, something about geese and swans and leaping lords—or is it ladies?—pipers, drummers, and golden rings. It’s all a little fuzzy. The lyrics…
Teeth grinding or clenching your jaw is common for millions of Canadians. Professionally referred to as bruxism, this involuntary habit can be painful and destructive to teeth. Luckily, there are…
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…
