Tips, news, and advice from the team at Parkwoods Dental.
Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque have become frayed and just aren’t as effective. But now that you’re regularly changing out your toothbrush, what to […]
X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon discover a fracture. X-rays reveal what we can’t see with the naked eye—and that’s why they are an especially important tool for the doctor as […]
How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). What you may not realize is that sleep apnea can make your days […]
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Parkway Mall Dental Office included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, with over-the-top celebrations taking place in dozens of countries. […]
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer? Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and thyroid or skin cancers. The high death rate results from the fact […]
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference? They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich in vitamins and minerals to stay healthy, a pirate flag wouldn’t be the same without them–so, what makes teeth and bones […]
Why Professional Cleanings are Important Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Scarborough, office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the Canadian Dental Association recommends a professional cleaning every six months! Here’s what you can usually expect during your visit with the doctor: Head and neck […]
Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back! Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque is one of the major causes of tooth decay and gum disease, and our teeth are under daily attack by […]
Does Your Filling Need Replacing? No matter how wonderfully something works for us, there comes a day when a replacement might be necessary. This holds true whether it’s the latest and greatest smart phone, or your perfectly prescribed eyeglasses, or your discreet and comfortable dental filling. Wait, dental filling? It’s true! While most dental fillings […]
I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile? At Parkway Mall Dental Office, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee can be especially tough on your teeth because tannic acid (the substance […]
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