Kennedy North Dentistry
12533 Kennedy Rd L7C 2H1 Caledon, ON, Canada

Not too long ago, dentures were common wedding gifts in the British Isles. At that time, many people expected to lose all their teeth and had their teeth extracted at an early age.

Permanent molars come in around age 6. Thin protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of these back teeth can prevent decay in the pits and fissures. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sealants can significantly reduce caries.

Lions have 30 teeth, including four large pointed teeth (canines). Instead of molars, they have four carnassials which work like scissors for cutting food.

Celebrities get braces too! In 2002, Tom Cruise decided to improve the appearance of his famous smile. After taking one of his children to the orthodontist, he decided to wear clear, ceramic braces, which he needed for about a year.

Want to make brushing easier and more effective? Invest in an electric toothbrush. Opposed to normal manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes do the cleaning actions for you, so all you have to do is guide it along your teeth.

Know when to replace your toothbrush. Invest in a new toothbrush or a replacement head for your electric or battery-operated toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if the bristles become irregular or frayed.

Beaver teeth never stop growing!

James Dean, a 1950s heartthrob, had no front teeth; he wore a bridge.

In ancient Egyptian times, wealthy people were more likely to suffer from toothaches, as they were the only ones who could afford sweets.

"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword." - John Ray

Are natural teeth whitening solutions like charcoal effective? Well, using materials that are too abrasive on your teeth can actually make them look more yellow. Enamel is what you’re looking to whiten, but if you’re using a scrub that is too rough, you can actually wear it away. When that happens, the next layer of your tooth can become exposed a softer, yellow tissue called dentin. Over time with using these abrasive products, your teeth actually become yellower!

Get your teeth whitened for a brighter and more beautiful smile. Book an appointment today!

Are you a midnight snacker? If you don’t brush again before going back to bed, just that one small morsel can leave food particles and sugar remaining on your teeth for too long, allowing bacteria to feed on them.

Let us give you the smile you deserve!

Did you know there are over 300 kinds of bacteria that can attack your teeth? The good news is that with healthy dental hygiene habits & regular checkups, you can protect your teeth from bacteria and other substances that can weaken teeth and cause decay!

Why did the king go to the dentist? To get his teeth crowned!

Shine so brightly that others have no choice but to light up with you!

Wisdom teeth get their nickname from the age when they typically grow in. Wisdom teeth don’t actually grow out until the dental arch becomes larger, around 17 to 25; this time is referred to as the age of wisdom.

Although it might have staining effects, recent research has shown that a cup of black tea (without sugar, lemon, or milk) can help suppress the growth of cavity-causing bacteria.

Nothing you wear is more important than your smile. - Connie Stevens

Smiling doesn't necessarily mean you're happy. Sometimes it just means you're strong.