Tips, news, and advice from the team at Parkwoods Dental.
June is National Dairy Month! People have known for a long time that including dairy in their diets can help maintain healthy bones and even help promote weight loss. But what you may not know is that the routine intake of dairy products may also help promote periodontal health. Since June is National Dairy Month, […]
Creating a Dental Home As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our North York, practice your dental home, where you and your family enjoy the best of dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. […]
The Secret to Fresh Breath Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, but how do you know if you have it? There is actually a simple test you can do to see […]
What to do about Sensitive Teeth If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you can’t necessarily take medication to ward off the pain like you could if you just felt a headache coming […]
Diabetes and Dental Care Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise in our patients with diabetes, and are eager to help you maintain your dental health. What do we consider in order […]
Adults Can Get Cavities, Too There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While we’d like to think those are also a part of childhood we can happily leave behind, unfortunately, the potential for […]
What are dental crowns? A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several different types of crowns available at Parkwoods Dental Office. They vary in their material, appearance, and functionality. A PFM, or […]
Does flossing hurt your gums? Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding gums. You should floss every day to avoid pain and maintain the best oral hygiene. In the meantime, there are […]
Can’t Take Another Bite? We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain. Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that we don’t even think about biting and chewing. But when a sharp jolt or a dull ache accompanies any sort […]
Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put together a cheat sheet to help you through them. It’s common for patients to get lost in the morass of the […]
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