Dry mouth?
May 6, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user, 10451396@N00) Have you experienced a dry feeling in your mouth and throat? Your saliva glands may have stopped producing saliva. Xerostomia or the sensation of a dry mouth is a common problem often seen in individuals where the...
Bluebirds in your life
Apr 4, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Every year, I look forward to Spring as the earth begins its transformation into aliveness. Everything starts to buzz with the excitement of new growth and a new season. I have always been very fond of birds, especially their sounds and behaviours. One of...
Relax - it creates less headaches
Feb 3, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user, kittykatfish) http://www.flickr.com/photos/kittykatfish/ Are your teeth a pain in the neck? Many people grind and clench their teeth. It's called Bruxism and can cause facial/jaw pain, headaches, neck/muscle pain as well...
All I want for Christmas...
Dec 10, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.” Losing teeth is never fun, unless you are a kid and you know you'll get money for them. When you lose a baby tooth there is usually a permanent tooth waiting to...
Grow your “Mo” this Movember
Nov 21, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed You may have noticed men sporting the beginnings of moustaches and beards this November. This is a worldwide phenomenon that has taken off over the years. I did some research and found this facial hair, specifically grown in November, was known as a...
Get to know your neighbours
Oct 3, 2011 / 5:00 am
Successful business people know the importance of knowing their clients; learning their likes and dislikes, patterns, habits and hobbies, in order to provide the best service or product available. Once you establish an understanding of their needs and wants, you have a foundation to build a...
The Value of Time
Sep 8, 2011 / 5:00 am
Summer may have come late, but what a fine summer it was. The weather may say summer but the calendar tells us that September follows August and there isn’t much we can do about it. We can still go for long walks along the beach and there’s plenty of time to spend evenings...
Brushing the right way
Aug 8, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Flickr user, trillian421979) http://www.flickr.com/photos/trillian421979/ Brush your teeth! That’s what your parents told you time and time again. What most of us weren’t taught is HOW to brush our teeth and...
Teeth whitening for special occasions
Jun 4, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Spring has finally arrived and summer is just around the corner. The sun is shining and it’s time to think about all we have to smile about; especially Brides, Grooms, Grads and their families and friends. As we age, our...
The Importance and Power of a Smile
May 7, 2011 / 5:00 am
Never underestimate the power of a smile, especially your Mother’s smile. My mom, Peggy passed away seven years ago and I think of her often, especially at Mother’s Day. I was fortunate to look after my mom’s smile through the years, and if you ever saw her...
You are what you eat
Apr 6, 2011 / 5:00 am
Dentistry and food are intimately involved. The teeth are responsible for chewing food and beginning the process of digestion. The variety of food we have to choose from in this age of consumerism and immediate gratification poses a great challenge to having a healthy...
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