At what age should I start taking my child to see the dentist?

The Canadian Dental Association recommends that children first see a dentist as early as six-months-old and no later than one-year-old. A good indicator is when you start to see your child’s first teeth coming in. All of this however, depends on your child. Some...

My gums are bleeding when I brush or floss my teeth.

Bleeding gums are one of the first signs of gum disease. It occurs most often when you aren’t removing the plaque on your teeth often enough, by not brushing and flossing regularly. If you are brushing and flossing daily and you still notice that your gums are...

How safe are dental X-rays?

The advancement in technology and the introduction of digital x-rays have decreased the amount of x-ray exposure in dentistry. Our modern digital x-ray systems allow us to minimize the amount of radiation as well as increase the ability for our patients to see their...