Lifestyle

These bodies we inhabit are made of fragile stuff, and in order for them to last, it’s imperative that they’re properly cared for. Case in point: your teeth. Proper dental…

Now, more than ever, people are taking advantage of the effects of teeth whitening. A bright, glowing smile helps inspire confidence wherever you go! However, there are new fads coming…

When should my child stop using a pacifier? “The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children stop using a pacifier by age 3 or younger,” says Joe Castellano, DDS, president…

When should a child first see the dentist and how should you care for their growing teeth? Your child’s oral health depends on a wholesome diet and teaching them good…

Should you try at-home teeth whitening products or visit your dentist to whiten your teeth? We compare your options for a whiter, brighter smile. As many as 86% of Canadians…

The very product you are using to whiten your teeth may be damaging them, a new study suggests. In three experiments, researchers found the active ingredient in tooth whiteners, hydrogen peroxide, can…

A little over a decade ago, Dawn Morrison was looking for a dentist for her young son and quickly realized it wasn’t an easy feat. Max, who is now 17,…

Have you ever done your business, flushed the toilet, then stopped to ponder the short distance between the whirlpool of human waste and your vulnerable toothbrush on the counter? Or are you a proponent…

If you’ve been told you’ll need a tooth extracted, you may feel there’s no “convenient” time to have it done. We all lead busy lives, and fitting a dental procedure…

James Island resident Tanner Knox knows all too well the impact of dental health on the entire body. In 2010 his father, Roy, had to get intensive surgery on a…