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Any talk of ‘the big C’ can be stressful and worrisome, to say the least; oral cancer doesn’t get the coverage other forms of cancer despising having a higher mortality rate than breast and prostate cancer. In 2013, 4,100 new cases were diagnosed in Canada.[1] Thankfully, oral cancer can be successfully treated if it is […]

The removal of wisdom teeth, otherwise known as third-molar removal surgery, is a widely performed surgery that removes impacted third-molar teeth. In the U.S alone, about 5 million people undergo the surgery each year[1]. Typically, patients fall in the range of 18 to 25 years of age, which is the normal time range at which […]

  There are many reasons you might need to replace a tooth; these can range from the result of an accident to a genetic predisposition. For those who have had the misfortune of having lost one or more teeth, the consequences can be quite challenging to cope with. Alongside aesthetic issues, the loss of a […]

Having a smile with a missing or loose tooth can surely reduce the quality of life for any given person, which is why it is important to consider the options to replace missing teeth. Indeed, one of the best options to replace missing teeth due to a number of advantages is getting dental implants. Dental […]

A Dental implant is an artificial root  (similar to a tooth root) generally made up of titanium, which is inserted surgically into the jawbone beneath the gum line.  The implant acts as an anchor for an artificial tooth that is in turn attached to the implant. [1] Dental implants, contrary to dentures and bridges, do […]

  There are few things that can help brighten someone’s day more than a warm, genuine smile.  Smiles haven’t always been en vogue, however!  In the U.S., studies reviewing photographs show that social smiles were not as commonplace until after the start of the 1900’s, and even then, smiling was thought to be a silly […]

Green tea helps fight oral cancer, a new study finds. Le thé vert aide à combattre le cancer de la bouche, selon une nouvelle étude Summary: “A compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to food scientists. The research could lead to […]

It’s national toothbrush day! What colour is your toothbrush? Ps. Don’t forget to brush twice a day as recommended by your dentist. C’est le jour national de la brosse à dent! Quelle est la couleur de votre brosse à dent? Ps. N’oubliez pas de vous brosser les dents 2x fois par jour tel que recommandé […]

Wisdom teeth removal; Is summer time the wise time? Summer time… Time for bathing suits, sunglasses, outdoor activities and more. Although it may not rhyme with summertime, did you know that it’s also the most popular time of the year for wisdom teeth removal? Another reason to savour delicious ice cream this summer! The timing for third […]