Happy New Year! For many of us, resolutions for 2016 include taking better care of ourselves. Getting more exercise, flossing daily and eating healthier are at the top of our lists at Southeast Dental!
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Dental Hygiene for Kids
Proper dental hygiene is important for all ages, but it’s imperative to start good habits at a young age. Whether you’re still cleaning your children’s teeth yourself, or if your kids are at that age when they’re ready to learn how to take care of their own oral health, we have some tips for you (and them) to help make sure they’re armed with the most effective methods possible.
6 Ways to Keep Smiles Healthy During the Holidays
‘Tis the season for friends, family, gatherings, and food. And with this season comes sugary baked treats that are tough to turn down. We would never tell you not to indulge in wonderful holiday food, but we know it’s important to keep up dental health habits during all of the parties and dinners. So we’ve put together 6 tips to keep your teeth healthy while enjoying the holiday season.
Getting Rid of Bad Dental Habits
When it comes to oral health, we all have our share of bad dental habits. Some of us may not brush enough, or we don’t see the dentist as often as we should. But there are other habits that can negatively affect our dental health that we may not even realize are bad.
Help Southeast Help Others, & Share a Smile
Giving back is important to all of us here at Southeast Dental – not just in our own Markham community, but worldwide. That’s why we have our new “Share a Smile” initiative – until the end of December, Southeast Dental will be donating portions of the proceeds from all cleanings towards the IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation) Syrian Refugee Relief effort. The amount raised will also be matched by the Government of Canada until December 31st, 2015.
Navigating the Different Types of Toothpaste
Taking a trip down the oral care aisle can be an exercise in confusion. With so many different types of toothpaste, it’s sometimes difficult to decide which one is best for your particular dental needs.
Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Dental Health Needs
Everyone uses their toothbrush at least twice per day – it’s an important part of keeping our mouths healthy. But how do you know what type is the most effective for your needs? These tips will help you choose which toothbrushes are right for you and your family members:
Making the Dentist Fun for Your Kids
While fear of the dentist is a very real thing (one which we recently wrote about), there’s another issue that plagues parents when it comes time for children’s dental check-ups – kids that just don’t want to go.
Why Regular Dental Appointments Are Important for a Healthy Smile
We know how busy your schedules can be. And because of that, we also know it can be difficult to find the time to stay on track with regular dentist appointments, even when you have the best intentions. But, as any dental professional will tell you, it’s imperative that these appointments are kept up – there is a great deal that goes on during these seemingly routine check-ups and cleanings that make them so important.
Keeping Teeth Healthy at Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for kids – dressing up in a fun costume and walking to door-to-door to receive candy almost seems too good to be true. Halloween can sometimes be frustrating for parents who work hard to keep their kids’ teeth healthy all year, only to end up with a pillowcase full of candy and a child who is more than excited to dive right into it.