Your Teeth and Thanksgiving Dinner

Our Team — Pickering, ON

The leaves are changing and jackets are fast becoming a necessity.  Autumn is in full swing and that means the holiday season is about to begin.  First on the list: Thanksgiving.  It’s a holiday filled with family, friends, good times, and a whole lot of food.  It’s all delicious but some of it can cause […]

The Benefits of a Custom Mouth Guard

Mouthguard

Contact sports like hockey, football, basketball or soccer can get pretty rough so protecting your or your child’s most vulnerable areas, including the mouth, and protection for concussion are crucially important whether the damage is intentional or incidental.  Even in many non-contact sports like biking or gymnastics, the potential for injury to the mouth is […]

Are All Mouthwashes Equal?

Mouthwash is an important part of a rigorous dental health regimen, and has been around in one type or another for thousands of years, though it’s only entered common use since the 1960s.  An anti-septic mouth rinse, mouthwash has been shown to be useful in aiding in the prevention of the buildup of plaque and […]

How Turmeric Can Help Treat Oral Cancer

 In recent years, there have been numerous studies conducted to measure the impact of natural products on our health. Now, we’ve recently discovered that the yellow spice turmeric could be beneficial in treating some forms of oral cancer. Our latest blog will go into further detail on the benefits turmeric provides and how you can […]

Oral Health Tips For Midlife

If you’re entering your late 40s and early 50s, you might have recently discovered your oral health deteriorating. We know from industry data that visits to dental practices peak at the midlife stage. Oral health care is a significant issue for all patients, but especially those in the older age brackets. It’s important to understand […]

What Dietary Supplements Are Good For Oral Health?

With dietary supplements now more commonly available than ever before, it’s important that patients research the marketplace carefully and make sure they’re selecting the right products for their oral health requirements. The question regarding dietary supplements and oral health is one that we often receive from patients within our clinic and so within this post, […]

Should I Brush My Teeth With Coconut Oil?

Can you brush your teeth with coconut oil? Not in place of toothpaste. Using coconut oil for teeth, usually by swishing it in your mouth (oil pulling), has become a popular wellness trend, but the American Dental Association (ADA) says there is no reliable scientific evidence that it can reduce cavities, make teeth whiter or […]

How to Reduce Cold Air Tooth Sensitivity during Winter

In the cool winter air, many Canadians are now finding that their teeth are becoming sensitive to cold temperatures. The throbbing pain of sensitive teeth can make anyone want to stay inside. But it’s important to be proactive when experiencing this type of dental care issue. In this blog, we’ll highlight a few tips for […]

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