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Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Oral Health Concerns for Infants
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read more
Building Blocks for a Healthy Grown-Up Smile
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Even before a baby is born, those tiny baby teeth are already forming. Expectant mothers can help ensure that their children’s baby teeth will be strong and healthy by getting Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
When To See Your Emergency Dentist
posted: Dec. 06, 2021.

Dental work is usually done when you schedule appointments with your dentist and this will be the case around 99% of the time. But there is that 1% that requires Read more
A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more
What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Parkwoods Dental Office wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read more
I have sensitive teeth. What are my options?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

At Parkwoods Dental Office, we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why brushing or Read more
When To Seek Emergency Dentistry
posted: Nov. 03, 2021.

The best time to plan for emergency dentistry in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, is right now. Emergencies rarely come with warnings, and it’s difficult to find help when you or someone Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
The Root of the Matter
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

A strong, healthy smile is built on a strong, healthy foundation. Let’s take a moment to explore just what creates that foundation—your roots. The Root of the Matter The visible part of Read more
My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more