Smiles of Canada

What's your favorite brand of toothpaste?

Beaver teeth never stop growing!

The year is nearly over, and if you have dental benefits that you haven’t used yet, now is the time to do so! Book an appointment today.

Everyone knows you need calcium for your bones and teeth, but did you know that your body needs Vitamin D to absorb the calcium? So make sure you get some sunlight all year 'round!

Drinking teeth-staining liquids (such as coffee or tea) through a straw can help reduce the staining on your teeth and may help reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Smiles are free, but they are worth a lot.

In 1975, Dr. Ted Aspes, a pediatric dentist in Smyrna, Georgia, encouraged his young patients to excel. He promised to provide each former child patient in town with a tube of toothpaste when they won a major award, like the Heisman Trophy or was named a Rhodes scholar. On March 21, 2001, former patient, Julia Roberts, received the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich. Anticipating her win, Dr. Aspes had ordered 10,000 tubes of mint-flavored Crest toothpaste.

In North America, there are about three million miles of dental floss purchased every year – enough to stretch the floss to the moon and back six times!

The best possible dental tip we can give you to keep your smile healthy and bright is to keep up a great dental hygiene routine at home that includes brushing twice a day (for 2 minutes) and flossing at least once a day.

“Most smiles are started by another smile.” - Frank A. Clark

Your mouth is your body’s initial point of contact with the nutrients you consume. So naturally, what you put in your mouth impacts not only your general health but also the health of your teeth and gums.

Today, less than 10% of adults over age 65 lose their teeth, all thanks to advancements in dental care.

To alleviate painful or sore gums, rinse with warm, salt water 3-4 times daily to soothe the inflammation.

“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” - John Lennon

On average, 3 million teeth are lost at sporting events annually.

It was customary during the middle ages to kiss a donkey if you had a toothache.

Boar, badger, and horse hair were used years ago for toothbrush bristles but were later found to be abrasive and harsh.

It takes 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown!

Every person has a set of teeth as unique as their fingerprints. Forensic dentistry is an integral part of most CSI departments.

People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, fillings, and tooth loss than people who don't. Put down the pop and sports drinks and pick up some nice fresh water instead.

Do you brush your teeth before or after you floss? Let us know in the comments below!

If you let brushing and flossing slide while traveling - or if you indulged in too many sweets - don't beat yourself up. Just get back on your routine now that you're home.

In 1905, dental assistant Irene Newman was trained to clean teeth. She became the first dental hygienist.

It's important to take care of your teeth, but give your tongue some attention too! Bacteria and plaque can gather on and around its surface, so make sure you clean it daily.

“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” - Thich Nhat Nanh