Setting the scene to switch to a Holistic Dentist I bet you’d be surprised by my answer to, “Dr. Bis… what do you give out for Halloween?” A common question asked around this time of year, but here’s my response. I love Halloween! I love everything associated with it… the spookiness, carving the pumpkins, roasting [...]
Fluoride has been a contentious issue for many decades now and leaves patients concerned and confused about the role fluoride should or shouldn’t play in their own dental care, as well as their children’s. What makes the question of fluoride even more confusing is the role each municipality plays in the addition of it to [...]
Great Dental Care Starts Before the Teeth Even Enter the Picture Dental care has come a long way in the past few decades, but what always surprises us is how many people don’t understand the importance of good oral hygiene for babies. Yes… it actually does start before the first tooth even erupts through [...]
TV Commercials for Teeth Whitening Kits don't tall the whole storyWith the rise of selfies and peer pressure to look camera-ready at all times, is it any wonder that teens are turning to over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening kits to achieve that perfectly brilliant smile? However, what should concern parents is that these options are not [...]
Are your Dental Habits struggling since Summer Vacation?Have you turned a blind eye over the past few months to your family’s sugar-intake and dental oral hygiene routines because, “Hey, it’s summer?” Welcome to September and the end of the summer-spiral! It’s time to get back on track and re-introduce good oral hygiene habits throughout the [...]
Sometimes, patients are told they need surgery to correct alignment and bite issues. In some cases this is true, but not all positioning problems require surgery or extractions. We’ve helped to correct jaw and teeth alignment in many patients without surgery. Claire’s story A dentist advised Claire and her parents that she would need [...]
Almost 50% of children will have some type of injury to a tooth during childhood, most of which are preventable. Mouth and tooth injuries are common, and occur after a fall, car accident, sports injury or fight. In most cases, these injuries are not life threatening, and rarely lead to serious complications, but they [...]
Children's dentistry is my passion. As a mother, I would do anything for my child. I know that all parents want to do the best for their children. You also want to make sure that your child is comfortable. As a result, we recommend early orthodontic treatment. In children’s dentistry, at around [...]
Thumbsucking is very natural for many children. Sucking thumbs, fingers, soothers, or other objects makes babies feel safe and happy. How does thumbsucking affect my child? Thumbsucking, up to a certain age, is nothing to worry about. However, if your child is sucking their thumb and causing permanent changes to their tooth [...]
Do you ever wonder if your son or daughter is really brushing teeth properly? Do you catch yourself asking if they brushed long enough or well enough? We have something, called disclosing tablets, that can help your child improve their brushing. Brushing Teeth Removes Plaque Plaque is that film you [...]
