Scarborough Blog - Dentist In Scarborough, ON

Just What Is Plaque?
posted: May 24, 2022.

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease And really, Read more
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
posted: May 17, 2022.

Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read more
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: May 10, 2022.

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read more
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 03, 2022.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more
What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These Read more
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more
Want A Smile Like Your Favorite Celebrity?
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
In the Pink
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Scarborough Dental Care we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
The Many Types of Sedation Dentistry
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

There are many reasons to choose sedation dentistry. Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You may have a low pain threshold, an easily triggered gag Read more
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more