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5 Dentist-Approved Home Remedies for Toothaches and Pain

We don’t have to tell you—toothaches are not fun. There’s the pain of a throbbing toothache as if a drummer—or, more likely, the entire marching band—found their way into your right incisor and decided that it was a good spot for a halftime show. Then there’s the sharp, shooting pain like lightning that intermittently flashes through your left molar. Or the constant soreness in your teeth or sensitivity and ache when you’re eating and chewing.

Four Astonishing Ways Sleep Apnea is Connected to Dental Health

Sleep apnea is an increasingly common condition, particularly in Canada. What many people don’t realize is that sudden periods of difficult breathing or struggling to inhale could be affecting their dental health in the long term.

Dawson Dental’s Glossary of Dental Terminology

Confused by the dental terms you hear at your dental appointment? There are many words use that someone outside of the field may not understand. Not to mention, the dictionary of dental terms has grown significantly in recent years! We created a quick and ...

Is Sparkling Water Bad for Your Teeth?

Sparkling water sales have skyrocketed in recent years with an increase in public education about nutrition. It is now universally accepted that soda is bad for you in every way: it degrades the enamel of your teeth, stains your teeth, raises your blood sug...

What To Do If Your Toddler Chips A Tooth

Accidents happen. Your child could be playing on the monkey bars one minute and chip a tooth the next. No matter how much you look after your child, they are going to get hurt. Bumps and scrapes are a normal part of growing up and unfortunately, so are chip...

How To Eat, Drink And Be Merry This Christmas - Even With Invisalign Braces

With the holiday season upon us, the weeks ahead will be spent enjoying the festivities with our loved ones and colleagues. If you wear Invisalign to restore your smile, you may be wondering how you can eat, drink and be merry this Christmas. work by gradu...

3 Celebrities With Gummy Smiles

The ratio of gum to teeth is an important balance to retain when smiling. Many people find that their gums overpower their smiles, limiting their self-confidence. This is a common problem in all areas of society, but fortunately, one that can be resolved wi...

Overbrushing: What You Should Know

Brushing our teeth is something we take for granted. We do it daily, at least twice and we floss and use mouthwash. However, we can do incredible damage to our teeth and gums if we overbrush. What is overbrushing? Overbrushing is what happens when you brush...

Understanding Dental X-rays

Dental x-rays provide a treasure trove of information to the dentist. Also called radiographs, they can show tooth decay, infection, cavities, impacted teeth, misaligned jaws, and much more. X-ray images are relatively straightforward – once you understand ...

Soft Foods You Can Eat After Oral Surgery

So, you’ve just gotten out of the operating room after a successful or root canal. You probably have a million and one questions for your dentist or dental surgeon. But, at the top of that list of very important questions is the most pressing query: “Befor...