Dental Insights

Let’s Talk About Your Roots! You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and you have regular checkups and cleanings at our North York, office. And everything you’re doing is wonderful! The smile you […]

Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile? Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the morning to wake up and get ready for the day, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or just to catch up with […]

When to Replace Fillings A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount of decay in a tooth. Teeth may also require repairs after cracking from chewing on hard objects, trauma to the mouth, […]

The Stages of Gum Disease Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. It might surprise you to learn just how common gum disease is—and how damaging it can be for your oral […]

Four Great Additions to Your Dental-Healthy Diet Calcium from dairy products for strong bones and teeth? Check. Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables for gum health? Check. Protein from lean meats, eggs, and fish to create, maintain, and repair tooth and gum tissue? Check, check, and check. These nutrients are probably the most well-known players […]

Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit It’s a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so common that it even has its own name, pagophagia. We’re not talking about a slushy or shaved ice (although those artificially […]

Socket Preservation Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant after an extraction, you want to make sure that your implant has the best chance of success—and we do, too. That’s why we […]

It’s been years since my last appointment; what should I expect? Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental team at Parkwoods Dental Office provides caring, non-judgmental, personalized service, and knowing this you […]

Tell us about your summer! The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you traveled to another country, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in North York, and relaxed, we want to know how you’re […]

Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and tooth-friendly. Keep snacks to a minimum Every time we eat, we’re also providing food for the bacteria in our […]