Pringle Creek Dental
4-728 Anderson Street L1N3V6 Whitby, ON, Canada

For big kids, teens, and adults, avoid using as much toothpaste as you see in an ad! Too much foam can trigger you to stop brushing before the two minutes are up since you’ll need to spit sooner. Toothpaste the size of a pea should be sufficient to get enough foam to thoroughly clean your mouth.

There are a few things you can do to get some temporary relief for a toothache. 1) Try rinsing with warm salt water. If this makes it worse, try rinsing with cold water. Depending on the problem, cold water might feel better than warm water. 2) Floss around the problem tooth, as there may be food stuck. Remember to be gentle and not to force the floss between the teeth. 3) Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, as directed. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum or too...th. 4) Rub an over-the-counter antiseptic containing benzocaine or clove oil onto the affected tooth and gum to numb the pain. 5) Place a cold compress on the outside of your cheek. Most importantly, give us a call at your earliest convenience. We’ll take a look at that tooth and let you know what’s wrong.

You may be surprised to learn that fillings don’t last forever. Depending on the type of materials used, fillings can last from 5 to 15 years. During a dental exam, we examine fillings and may take X-rays to help determine when a filling needs to be replaced.

Accidents happen. The most important thing to remember when someone has broken a tooth is not to panic. First, take a look around for the tooth. If it’s an adult tooth, and it’s clean and whole, place it back in the empty socket. If you can’t place it back in the mouth, keep the missing tooth moist by packing it in milk or saliva. If it’s a baby tooth, bring it along to the dental office just in case we need to see it. Next call us! Let us know what happened and we’ll get you in as soon as we can. If for some reason you can’t get through to us, then head to the emergency room and call us for a follow-up appointment.

We get a lot of questions about pacifier use and if it’s going to negatively affect a toddler’s teeth. Watch this video to learn about when it's time to limit pacifier use.

Floss picks come in a variety of sizes and are easy to use one-handed. While they can’t be wrapped around the whole tooth surface, they’re useful for people with small mouths or dexterity issues, children who can’t manage a string of floss, or if you’re flossing for someone else.

It’s easier to remove plaque and bacteria if your teeth are straight, which means you’re reducing your risk of developing gum disease.

Do you see frayed bristles on your toothbrush? That means it’s time to pick up a new one! If it’s been less than three months since your last new toothbrush, frayed bristles may also indicate that you’re brushing too hard! Brushing with too hard a brush, or brushing too much force can cause tooth wear, gum recession, and sensitive teeth due to exposed roots. Be sure to choose a soft-bristled toothbrush and focus on using gentle circular movements to help protect your tooth enamel and gums when you’re brushing.

Do you know what to do if you accidentally lose a tooth? It's important to act quickly. Pick it up carefully and hold it by the top of the tooth not the root and store it in a container of milk, and if you don’t have milk, use saliva or water. Don’t rinse the tooth or let it dry out. Call us right away for further instructions. (905) 668-5538

Orthodontics isn’t the only route to straight teeth. Veneers can correct minor misalignments by making crooked teeth appear straighter. Ask us if this is an option for your smile.

We love treating kids at Pringle Creek Dental! We try to make every visit as positive as possible and involve children and parents in their oral health. That includes demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques and evaluating and discussing risk factors for tooth decay or other oral health issues. In addition to educating patients and removing stains and plaque from the teeth, a children's dental exam may involve X-rays, sealants, fluoride treatment, pre-orthodontic evaluations, or restorations. Book an appointment for your child today! (905) 668-5538

A dental implant is made up of three parts in order to carefully mimic a missing natural tooth and its root. Let’s take a closer look

We’re proud to offer at-home teeth whitening with custom-made trays for a safer, more effective whitening process. The trays that come in a drugstore teeth-whitening kit are not designed for your unique mouth, which means the whitening solution may work unevenly and may leak out and irritate your gums.

Flossing isn't so much about removing bits of food stuck between your teeth although it's great for that! Flossing's main function is to get rid of the plaque that forms between teeth and along the gum line. That keeps teeth and gums happy and healthy, and prevents cavities between your teeth. So be sure to floss every day!