Maintaining a healthy smile goes beyond just brushing. While brushing cleans the surfaces of your teeth, up to 40% of plaque and food debris can hide in the tight spaces between them. Left unchecked, this buildup can lead to cavities, gum disease, and ultimately, tooth loss. Interdental cleaning – cleaning between your teeth – is […]

In the age of online tips and tricks, it’s tempting to look for quick, cost-effective solutions for oral health right in your own kitchen. While some homemade remedies can offer temporary relief or supplemental care, many others are ineffective, or worse, actively harmful to your teeth and gums. Navigating the world of DIY oral hygiene

Maintaining a healthy smile goes beyond brushing and flossing. While these practices are fundamental, emerging research is shedding light on a complex ecosystem in our mouths – the oral microbiome – and how nurturing this community of bacteria can be a key to advanced oral hygiene. This is where oral probiotics come into play, offering

Maintaining a healthy smile goes beyond daily brushing and flossing. While these habits are the cornerstone of good oral hygiene, sometimes your dental professional might recommend an additional tool to help manage specific conditions or enhance your oral care routine: a prescription mouth rinse. These rinses offer targeted therapeutic benefits that over-the-counter options often cannot

Beyond brushing and flossing, there’s a simple yet powerful addition you can make to your daily routine: tongue scraping. Often overlooked, cleaning your tongue is a fundamental step towards truly comprehensive oral hygiene, impacting everything from your breath to your sense of taste. At Smile Makers Dental Care in Brampton, we believe in empowering our

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, and a key part of that is cleaning between your teeth. But when it comes to interdental cleaning, which method reigns supreme: the traditional string floss or the modern water flosser? Are you struggling to decide which method truly gives you a cleaner mouth? This article