Tips, news, and advice from the team at Parkwoods Dental.
Is a Loose Tooth a Lost Tooth? Not Necessarily! When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign that you were growing up. Perhaps even a lucrative visit from the Tooth Fairy. Losing a […]
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see the doctor for checkups and cleanings. Did you ever wonder if there are other ways you can help build a beautiful smile? […]
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can become an issue when arthritis or other neurological problems render them unable to brush or floss […]
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re donning your protective gear, don’t forget to protect your teeth as well. This sport actually tallies one of the highest […]
Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up over the years. But if nothing else has helped you keep your resolutions, maybe seeing how they can improve your […]
Let’s Talk About Your Roots! You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and you have regular checkups and cleanings at our Scarborough, office. And everything you’re doing is wonderful! The smile you see […]
Care for Your Dentures Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. When you don’t take care of your dentures adequately and regularly, plaque can build up, harden, and become difficult to remove. […]
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays! It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season bright with a few easy tips for a healthy smile. Keep Your Smile Merry and Bright There’s a lot going on […]
How does a tooth decay? When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to tooth decay unless reversed by good oral hygiene and professional dental cleanings at our Scarborough, office. Acids responsible for tooth […]
Treatment Options for TMD Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening your mouth, pain in the jaw or face, or any sort of problem with the jaw joint. TMD can be difficult […]
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