Teenagers take great pride in their appearance, but they seem to miscalculate the work it entails to maintain a healthy smile. Add in their new found independence and social lives and they’re just too busy to be giving extra attention to their teeth or to be going to their check-ups. As a registered dental hygienist,...
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How to Save Your Teeth From Clenching, Gnashing, & Grinding
Do you ever wake up with a sore jaw and you’re pretty certain you weren’t in a fight? Teeth grinding (or bruxism as it’s medically known as) is most likely the culprit. One in three people suffer from bruxism—often caused by stress, pain or fear but sometimes from a more serious cause such as an...
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Whitening Your Smile
If you’ve been noticing that your teeth are becoming increasingly yellow, you may be considering having them whitened. But with all of the teeth whitening options these days, including various at-home versions, it can be hard to know which route to choose. At Dental-X Smile Centres, your oral health is at the forefront of each...