The Teal Umbrella Family Dental
1580 Merivale Road K2G 4B5 Ottawa, ON, Canada

OUT OF THESE two cozy drinks, which one would you rather be sippin' on to stay warm in the winter? #holidayseason #hotchocolate #cider

WE LOVE LOOKING back at the history of dentistry, and Pierre Fauchard is one of the early revolutionaries of the field. One of the first to describe himself as a surgeon dentist, he figured out that cavities are caused, not by worms, but by sugar, and he recommended cutting back on sugar intake just like we do today. Unlike most other dentists of the early 1700s, Fauchard did more than pull teeth. He filled cavities, cleaned away plaque and tartar, and removed benign tumors... in gum tissue. He also made false teeth and braces! Baby teeth stumped him a little. He wasn’t sure where the roots go when the adult teeth come in (now we know they are broken down on the cellular level). So much of what Fauchard did was new that he had to improvise a lot of the tools he used, making his own out of tools used by watchmakers, barbers, and jewelers. He pioneered the dentist chair and even an early version of the light above it! Fauchard was a steadfast opponent of charlatans in the field of dentistry and a great advocate of techniques to help with patient comfort. Despite humble beginnings, he eventually became recognized as the best dental surgeon in all of France, and his books became the gold standard in dentistry for at least a century after his death. It’s an honor to be following in his footsteps. #oralhealth #history #funfacts

WE’RE READY FOR some holiday cheer! Comment below with your favorite thing about the holiday season! #holidays #happyholidays #holidayseason

OUT OF THESE two autumn all-stars, which pie would you choose? #fall #fallvibes #pie

IT’S THAT time of year again; it’s time to watch some holiday movies! Comment below with your favorite movie to watch during the holiday season. #holidayseason #classicmovies #commentbelow

ON REMEMBRANCE DAY we honor those who’ve risked or given their lives in the military. Thank you. #remembranceday #canada #thankyou

WE ARE HAPPY to help anyone have their best and brightest smile, even Santa himself. Santa, make sure you brush after all of those cookies this year! #santa #holidayseason #healthysmile

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IT’S A HOLIDAY song showdown, who will win? Comment below with your favorite out of these two great holiday season songs! #holidaysongs #poll #fun

IN EUROPE DURING the Middle Ages, the same person was in charge of both. They were called barber-surgeons, and they performed the kinds of medical procedures that trained physicians wouldn’t, including setting broken bones, lancing infections, applying poultices, and even pulling teeth. Back then, there was no such thing as a regular dental check-up, so people mostly only went to the barber-surgeon for help with a dental problem when they were experiencing a bad enough toot...hache that they were ready to have the problem tooth pulled. Despite the lack of preventative dentistry, one particularly skilled barber-surgeon, Ambroise Paré (considered the father of modern surgery) made significant advancements in dentistry in the 1500s. He improved techniques for tooth extraction, developed a procedure for helping an impacted tooth erupt, and he even invented dental implants! Possibly his most famous patient was a princess with a missing front tooth, which he successfully replaced. Paré’s accomplishments paved the way for many more in the centuries that followed. Today, we know much more about what causes cavities and how to prevent them, and where we have access to separate categories of specialists who can focus on straightening crooked teeth or saving teeth with root canal therapy or treating pediatric patients, just to name a few. Still, it’s interesting to look at how far the field of dentistry has come!

PREGNANCY GINGIVITIS HAS SYMPTOMS like swelling and tenderness of the gums. It can be detected and treated by a dentist, so if you are pregnant and think you might be experiencing this, give us a call so we can help! #pregnancy #pregnancygingivitis #dentalhealth

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN that handwashing can significantly reduce respiratory infections. Make sure to wash hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds to kill germs and stop the spread of disease. #washyourhands #stopthespread #stayhealthy

IT’S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and we want to hear about the small businesses in our community that our followers recommend! Comment with, or tag, a small business you love in the comments below! #shopsmall ##smallbusinesssaturday #supportsmall

"Always feel so well taken care of at Teal Umbrella. Always feel like a VIP and that's how they treat everyone ." says Spike on Google

A SMILE IS the perfect way to warm up a chilly day! #cozy #smile #healthysmile

NOVEMBER IS MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS Month and in honor, will you be growing your mo‘ this year? Comment below and let us know! #movember #menshealthawareness #growyourmo

WE OFTEN REMIND our patients of the importance of brushing for two full minutes twice a day. We stand by that, because doing so, along with daily flossing, is the best way of combating the constant encroachment of plaque. However, technique is important, and so is the toothbrush. We shouldn’t be brushing so hard that the bristles quickly become bent outward or using toothbrushes with stiff bristles. Why? Because overbrushing can damage enamel and even wear away gum tissue ov...er time. That’s right, gum recession is a real risk of brushing too hard. Our teeth and gums are not built to stand up to frequent, harsh scouring. We encourage our patients to aim for a Goldilocks approach in their brushing: do still brush two minutes twice a day, but use a soft-bristled toothbrush and don’t use a ton of pressure. It also helps to hold the toothbrush like a pencil and to use gentle circle motions instead of sawing back and forth. #oralhealth #toothbrushtips #brushyourteeth

IT’S WORLD TV DAY, so we want to know what your favorite TV show of all time is! Comment with your answer below. #worldtvday #tvshows #streaming

MANY PATIENTS DON'T KNOW that they have a crack in the enamel of a tooth. Regular dental appointments are important so we have the chance to catch sneaky problems like this. #dentalcare #oralhealth #healthysmile