Owen Sound, ON Dentist

Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Owen Sound Dental Clinic get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult Read more
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read more
Seal of Approval
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and Read more
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

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, Read more
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the Read more
Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read more
Using Sippy Cups Successfully
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more
June is National Dairy Month!
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

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 Read more
Why should I have my child’s wisdom teeth removed?
posted: May 28, 2024.

The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read more
Bright Ideas for Your Smile
posted: May 21, 2024.

Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: May 14, 2024.

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, Read more
Spring Cleaning
posted: May 07, 2024.

Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more
Understanding Cavities
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read more
Root Cavities
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Pros and Cons of Veneers
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read more