Should I Brush My Teeth With Coconut Oil?

Using coconut oil as a way to improve oral health has gained significant attention in the dental community over the past decade. While it began as an alternative wellness trend, dental professionals now acknowledge that coconut oil — particularly virgin, cold-pressed varieties — does offer certain oral health benefits worth exploring. Here is what the […]

Medical Conditions linked to Dentistry… Did You Know?

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In the past decade, there has been a considerable increase in the amount of research on the connection between oral health and bodily health. The level of research time dedicated to studying this connection is due to the latest figures, which show that people with serious gum disease are 40% more likely to suffer from […]

Three Emerging Trends in Dental Care for 2015

The dental care industry continues to evolve in response to demand for new treatments and new targets within the marketplace. As specialists within the industry, our team has witnessed the many changes that have taken place within the oral health field in recent years. We’ve seen the introduction of digital x-rays, laser dentistry and the […]

5 Strategies for Making Teeth Cleaning a Fun, Interactive Experience for Children

Helping your child to enjoy the teeth cleaning experience will help them to develop the oral care habits that will protect their teeth and gums over many years. But some parents find it difficult to engage their children within the teeth cleaning process. And so within this blog, we’ll highlight 5 proven strategies for making […]

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 […]

Three Tips for Starting Your 2015 Oral Care Regimen

It’s the start of a new year – the perfect time to begin a new schedule for improving your teeth. During the last year, you might have put off many important oral health habits through a lack of focus or energy. But it’s now the ideal point at which to start an oral health care […]

Three Tips for Improving Results of Emergency Dental Treatment This Winter

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It can happen at a moment’s notice. A quick bite down and all of a sudden a tooth is broken in several pieces. This is the type of emergency dental issue that many thousands of Canadians encounter each year. The majority are unprepared for this type of dental care challenge when it arises. By utilizing […]

The Three Most Common Dental Issues Suffered During The Winter

With the cooler weather now arriving across Canada, Canadians are now finding that those familiar winter dental issues are re-occurring. The cool weather and icy ground can make a significant impact on dental health. In this blog, we’ll highlight three of the most common dental issues patients suffer from during the cooler winter months.   […]

5 Quick Tips for Improving Your Oral Health This Holiday Season

The holiday season is now making its way onto social calendars across the country, and Canadians are welcoming friends and family members for delicious holiday feasts. With the amount of sugary foods available at this time of year, and the limited timeframe in which to consider oral health matters, it’s important to understand how to […]

A Guide to Protecting Children’s Teeth over the Holiday Season

It’s the time that children wait patiently for each year. The beginning of the holiday season brings with it joy and happiness and lasting memories of time spent with family and friends. But, for those with children, it’s the ideal time in which to enforce dietary discipline and protect children’s teeth for the years ahead. […]

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