With spring arriving in Saskatoon, children are getting more time outdoors – as they should. Staying hydrated is even more important during recess, bike rides, playground trips, and/or spring sports. Water is a great way for children to feel their best, and it also has a helpful role in maintaining healthy smiles. Water is one … Read more
As the weather warms up in Saskatoon, routines start to shift. Kids are outside more, schedules get busier, and snacks and drinks tend to look a little different than they did over the winter. It feels like a healthy reset—and in many ways, it is. But some common spring habits can quietly affect your child’s … Read more
This is where things get a bit more important. Younger children are not usually recommended to use whitening products. Their teeth are yet to mature, and the enamel is more likely to be sensitive to whitening agents. For teens, it is a matter of circumstances. Provided that their adult teeth are complete and their mouth … Read more
Bringing your child for the first dental appointment can be a big deal. For many parents in this position, it’s met with a biblical amount of excitement and nervousness. Let’s take a walk through exactly what you can expect to feel confident walking in in the presence of your child. When Should My Child See … Read more
You are not alone if you are preparing your child to visit the dental office first. Most Saskatoon parents are excited and nervous in the run-up to this appointment. Questions such as “How young is too young?”, “Will my child be scared?” and “What actually happens?” are quite widespread. The pleasant fact is that the … Read more
If you have ever tried to explain cavities to your child and wound up saying something vague like “Sugar is bad for your teeth,” then you are definitely not alone. It can be a confusing concept like many other teeth problems for kids. Which is why we like to introduce the concept of “sugar bugs”, … Read more
As the Canadian winter arrives and the crisp air enters, your teeth may react in unfamiliar ways. A cold-weather walk, being outside with your mouth open, or taking a hot cocoa after the walk can all trigger that annoying “zing” of tooth sensitivity. While most of us blame it on colder weather, there is an … Read more
Halloween is the one time of year that we can discuss teeth and vampires together and it makes perfect sense. Here is why vampires would be horrible dentists. No Mirrors = No Brushing Vampires notoriously do not reflect. Which means no mirror selfies, and no teeth check after a midnight snack! How can you clean … Read more
One of the most misleading beliefs that people have is that baby teeth do not matter – they fall out anyway, don’t they? However, oral care must start early. Many health problems begin in childhood stages in the mouth, and when unattended, they may develop into chronic health conditions. Knowing what to look out for, … Read more
As a parent, it’s natural to wonder when the right time is to take your little one to the dentist. You want to set them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles, but when should that first dental visit happen? According to the Canadian Dental Association, children should visit the dentist within six months of … Read more