As the holiday season is upon us, check out this fun dental twist on the classic tune 12 Days of Christmas! On the first day of Christmas, my dentist gave to me: A pack of floss for free! On the second day of Christmas, my dentist gave to me: Two toothbrushes, and a pack
Bring on the snow, but not the tooth pain! The winter season can certainly be a magical time of year. From holiday gatherings with loved ones to crisp morning walks and fresh snowfall, there’s a lot to get excited about! And this session should be filled with joyful moments—not with moments of tooth sensitivity. But
We all know that we’re supposed to do a couple of fundamental things to keep our mouths happy and healthy, like brushing our teeth properly, flossing regularly, and getting those all-important regular dental check-ups. But have you ever wondered why exactly we have to do this laundry list of tasks to make sure our smiles
Everything has gotten a little bit easier to access these days. Whether it’s a meal from Ubereats, or deliveries sent right to your doorstep, or a smart toothbrush that sums up your brushing habits into a handy app—technology has helped make things more convenient and take less time. We have separate anxiety when we are
We all want our children to be the happiest and healthiest. Whether they’re developing social and emotional skills, learning new sports, or getting to know world geography; there’s a lot going on at school to exercise their intellectual muscle and grow them to new heights. But what if you cannot concentrate at school because you
The first week of August marks the International Week of Breastfeeding! Breastfeeding practices vary by culture and region and are widely encouraged in Canada by doctors. In addition to being part of the overall postpartum process and being an invaluable chance to bond with a newborn, breastfeeding can help both mom and baby in a
Have you wondered if smiles are contagious? Why do we feel like smiling ourselves after seeing a smiling baby or a happy toddler running through the park? In honour of Smile Power Day on June 15th, we’re going to be diving into the power of a smile! To answer our first question, we need to
The federal government has announced a significant expansion to dental care funding in its 2023 federal budget. The budget was released this past March and includes roughly $13 billion more dedicated to dental care services to be rolled out over the next five years. Plans are currently in place to ensure that Canadians without dental
The dental clinic can be an intimidating environment at times for little ones: the unfamiliar environment, the machinery, and the strange feelings of dental tools and someone’s big fingers in the mouth can cause children to feel overwhelmed. Those with sensory aversion due to developmental disorders like ADHD or autism may experience additional discomfort with
How long is 2 minutes, really, when you’re just two years old? Finding it hard to get your child to brush his or her teeth for the full two minutes that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends? How do children tell time anyway? The classic 1972 study by Dr. Yvonne Brackbill and Dr.
