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120B - 20 Saddlestone Drive NE T3J 0W8 Calgary, AB, Canada

When plaque is left alone for as little as 40 hours, it can start to mineralize on your teeth. Several days later, plaque can turn into tartar. In order to prevent the buildup of tartar, brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day on top of visiting your dentist regularly. Call us to book a teeth cleaning consultation today!

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps prevent cavities by making the enamel more resistant to acids that cause tooth decay. Fluoride can be found in toothpaste, mouth wash, and even drinking water.

Did You Know: The first bristle toothbrush was invented in China in 1498? The bristles were made from boar hairs that were attached to handles made of bamboo or bone.

Beaver teeth are orange because they contain iron. This gives them strength and prevents tooth decay!

In 2003, the toothbrush was chosen as the #1 invention people can’t live without, beating out the cell phone and cars.

Most of the taste buds in your mouth are near the tip and around the edges of your tongue, but did you know that some are also in your throat and a few are located in the roof of your mouth?

Today we honour our fallen heroes and the many Canadians who have served and sacrificed for the freedom of our country. Lest we forget!

When plaquea colorless, sticky film that naturally forms on your teeth has been sitting on your teeth for a long time, it begins to harden. This calcified, dark-colored substance is known as tartar! Once tartar has hardened onto your teeth and turned into the blackish brown color, it can no longer be removed with a simple brushing or flossing. Tartar removal will need to be performed by a dental hygienist hygienist using the scaling method and special instruments! Make brushing and flossing a priority in your morning and evening routine!

Children with poor oral health status are nearly 3 times more likely to miss school because of dental pain.

Are you forgetting about your tongue when you brush? Brushing your tongue is an effective way to eliminate odour-causing germs that accumulate on the tongue and cause halitosis.