Hello! How are Your Gums Doing?
Have you ever noticed blood in the sink when you brush your teeth? Do you feel embarrassed at times because you believe you have bad breath? This could mean you have gum disease or gingivitis. If gingivitis isn’t treated at once, it can progress to an even worse dental health problem which is periodontitis. Most […]
Sinus Pressure and Tooth Pain – How are They Related?
If you have ever experienced any type of toothache, then you know how uncomfortable and painful it can be. Now there are a number of reasons a person can get affected by tooth pain. That includes those common ailments like tooth sensitivity, cracked teeth, and cavities. But there is a lesser-known cause of tooth pain […]
How Important is a Dental Checkup?
We can never stress enough the importance of proper teeth cleaning and a dental checkup for your oral general health and well-being. While we do realize that everyone lives busy lives these days, it’s still essential that you take good care of your teeth. If you take care of your oral health, you’ll increase your […]
Back-to-School Dental Checklist for Healthier Teeth
So, you’ve got everything ready and you’re excited to go back to school. Wait! How about your back-to-school dental checklist? You should not forget it because it’s going to be your key to keeping that strong, healthy, and beautiful smile – and you don’t want anything less, eh? Because we don’t want you to forget […]
Toronto Maple Leafs: Dr. Lean’s Involvement
When on the lookout for a new dentist for yourself and your kids, you want to be sure that you find one that you know you can trust and be comfortable with. After all, your family’s dental health is not something you can entrust to just anybody. Little kids, especially, can be challenging as they […]
Crossbite: What You Need to Know
When a child is brought to the dentist, braces may be the last thing parents expect to hear about. Many do not know that even kids as young as three or four can be diagnosed with a crossbite, and if that’s the case, parents should be prepared to hear about braces, retainers, and sagittal expanders. […]
How Eating Disorders May Affect One’s Teeth
Eating disorders affect young girls about ten times more than men. These disorders either involve a constant preoccupation with (junk) food or a much-distorted idea of a good body image and eventually, extreme measures taken just to control weight. It is because of these excessive measures that one’s physical and mental health is greatly harmed. […]
Sports Mouth-Guards vs Night-Guards
If you are affected by bruxism, there are a few remedies that you can try to resolve the problem. Of course, the most popular is a dental night guard. While it’s not really a guaranteed solution (it may stop your habit of teeth grinding), it can definitely help you prevent any possible damages to your […]
Real Benefits of Dental Implants
Your smile is an amazing thing – it brightens up your face, makes you look younger and can even make you feel really good. Strong and healthy teeth are important if you want to achieve a great smile that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Unfortunately, not all of us are born with pearly whites […]
Keeping Your Teeth Straight Post-Braces
If you have been wearing braces for years, you are probably looking forward to the day when you finally get to have yours removed! Of course, you are excited about finally getting to see your improved smile, with your teeth perfectly aligned. Imagine how enjoyable your first meal will be, too! Before you get […]
