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Going to the dentist regularly is essential for maintaining a beautiful smile, but some folks have a hard time mustering up the courage to book an appointment. We get it. The sounds, sights, and smells can make you feel outside of your element. Even thoug...
Wisdom teeth are a sign you are getting older and wiser. They’re the last of our teeth to come in, usually erupting in our late teens to early twenties. Wisdom teeth might seem a bit random, but anthropologists believe there used to be a biological advant...
“My gums always bleed when I floss, it’s normal”. Wrong! experience gum bleeding while brushing and flossing but that statistic doesn’t mean it should be happening. Bleeding gums are actually a sign of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an umbre...
Do you have a smarting, aching jaw? Jaw pain can get in the way of talking, eating and resting comfortably. If you’re having trouble biting into a crisp apple or find yourself subconsciously rubbing your jaw to get rid of the pain, you may have TMJ disord...
Digestion begins in the mouth, where we chew our food, and enzymes in our saliva begin breaking down nutrients. Sounds simple enough - but what if we have a dry mouth? Dry mouth is undeniably uncomfortable, and a mouth with moisture and saliva is somethin...
A broken jaw is no fun; it’s the tenth most common bone to be broken in the body and the third most common in the face. Your jaw is made up of an upper jaw and a lower jaw called the mandible. The mandible is much more mobile than your upper jaw and is re...
Do you often wake up with a sore jaw? Are your teeth a bit more sensitive than usual? If yes, you may suffer from bruxism, one of the most common dental conditions. is simply the clinical term for teeth grinding. Bruxism is highly associated with stress,...
Now that marijuana is legal in Canada, it’s important to look objectively at the effects it has on your body. Here at Dawson Dental, our primary concern is how medical marijuana impacts your teeth. Is medical marijuana harmful to dental health? Or is it r...
If you have been diagnosed with , you are not alone. It is estimated that over 858,000 adult Canadians have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing while sleeping. More than a quarter of adults have risk factors that ...
No need to worry. Here are some helpful aftercare tips to ensure a smooth recovery. Common Reasons for Tooth Extraction There are many reasons why such as impacted wisdom teeth or crowding. In the case of wisdom teeth, your dentist will recommend extract...
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