Arginine Toothpaste: Two Opposite Answers
Published on: 13/09/2026
A fluoride-free arginine toothpaste beat fluoride in one trial and lost in another, both run by the same company. A Bloor West dentist reads both.
Preventive Care
How Dental Benefit Years Work
Published on: 13/09/2026
Unused dental benefits don't carry over. A Bloor West dentist explains benefit years, annual maximums, deductibles and why the finish date of a crown matters.
Insurance & Access
Tooth Gems and Grillz: What They Do to Your Enamel
Published on: 12/09/2026
A tooth gem bonds on like a filling, and the enamel question sits with removal. A Bloor West dentist on what's measured, what isn't, and what to ask first.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Canker Sore or Cold Sore? How to Tell
Published on: 11/09/2026
Inside the mouth doesn't mean canker sore. A Bloor West dentist on the three things that actually tell them apart, and whether to keep your cleaning.
Oral Health Basics
Sleep Apnea Mouthguards and Your Bite
Published on: 10/09/2026
Sleep apnea mouthguards keep working for years, and years of nightly wear shift your teeth. A Bloor West dentist on the trade-off, measured in millimetres.
Wellness
Tonsil Stones: Why You Keep Getting Them
Published on: 10/09/2026
Tonsil stones keep coming back because of the pockets in your tonsils. A Toronto dentist on what they are, what's safe at home, and when to see someone.
Oral Health Basics