Debunking Common Dental Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Misconceptions about dental care can significantly impact achieving and maintaining optimal oral health. To make informed decisions about dental care, it is essential to separate fact from fiction. This article will debunk some common dental myths and provide evidence-based facts, ensuring readers can make the best choices for their dental health.  At Pickering Dental Services, […]

The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health: A Comprehensive Guide

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Oral health is often perceived as a separate entity from overall health, but the reality is that the two are closely intertwined. Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential to overall health, as problems in the mouth can lead to issues in other parts of the body. In this blog post, we’ll explore the connection between […]

Find Out Why You Shouldn’t Let Dental Plaque Build Up

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Dental plaque is a well-known buildup of bacteria, food particles, and saliva on the surfaces of teeth. It typically has a soft, sticky texture and can be felt when running the tongue over your teeth. It’s created when bacteria in the mouth combine with bits of food and saliva to form a film on the […]

Side Effects of Thumb Sucking

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Many children turn to thumb sucking as a way to help them feel secure and comforted. It is a habit that begins at a very young age — sometimes while in the womb — and can last for many years. While this isn’t a dangerous habit, it should be stopped before a child’s permanent teeth […]

Ways to Lower Stress and Stop Grinding Your Teeth

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While grinding your teeth is a common habit, if left untreated and not cared for, it can cause oral damage such as shortened teeth, increased sensitivity, broken teeth, severe pain, and more. While there are many causes of teeth grinding, one of the most common is stress. In many situations, people who experience high levels […]

Top 5 Beneficial Foods for Oral Health

Top 5 Best Foods For Your Teeth — Pickering, ON

Nearly 25 percent of Americans are currently dealing with untreated tooth decay. In addition to causing you physical pain, tooth decay can lead to gum disease, dental abscesses, and even bacteria that travels from the mouth into your bloodstream. While it’s important to get help for your tooth decay as soon as possible, prevention is the best cure […]

5 Surprising Benefits of Regular Dental Cleanings

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We all know that having a routine dental cleaning can remove stains from your teeth and prevent bad breath. That’s why many people think it’s okay to skip their trip to the dentist. Little do they know that having a regular dental cleaning is essential for keeping your smile and body healthy. The benefits of […]

5 Surprising Benefits of Dental X-Rays

Benefits Of Dental X Rays — Pickering, ON

Regular dental care is an invaluable asset to your quality of life. Dentists do more than clean your teeth and fix your smile. They play a crucial role in the overall well-being of every single patient they see. One way dentists do this is by using x-rays to help them identify issues, plan a course […]

What to Do About Your Sensitive Teeth

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Many people experience tooth sensitivity and often, they blame their ice cream or hot soup for it. But what many do not realize is that sometimes the cause of sensitive teeth is more than just hot and cold food.   Why Tooth Sensitivity Occurs The part of your tooth that shows above the gumline is […]

Canadian Dental Care Plan

NOW ACCEPTING CDCP PATIENTS • ALL AGES

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is now open to eligible Canadian residents of every age, and applications for the 2026–2027 benefit year are open. You may qualify if your adjusted family net income is under $90,000, you have no access to private dental insurance, you are a Canadian resident for tax purposes, and you have filed your latest tax return. Pickering Square Dental welcomes CDCP patients — cleanings, exams, fillings, and more.

Open to All Ages
Family Net Income Under $90,000
No Private Dental Insurance