Lead by Example You may have been successful in helping to quell you kid’s fear of monsters in the closet, but what happens when you…
Author: Rosslyn Merswolke
How to Brush Your Teeth? If you are like me, a parent and or teacher taught you how to brush and floss your teeth many…
Brush That Tongue
Posted in General Dentistry
Most Erbsville Dental clients know the importance of brushing their teeth regularly, but how many take the time to brush that tongue? The truth is…
The Best Toothbrush
Posted in Dental Care, and General Dentistry
Another question that many ask their dentist is; what is the best toothbrush you can buy? Dr. Mathews has a favorite, but before we tell…
Alternative to Flossing
Posted in Dental Care, General Dentistry, and Pediatric Dental
Do you hate flossing? You are not alone. Many ask what flossing alternatives are there and what does Dr. Mathews recommend? First and foremost, remember…
#1 Gummy, Sugary, Sour Candy
Posted in Dental Care, and Pediatric Dental
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #1 Gummy, Sugary, Sour Candy Are you surprised? Probably not. Dentists have been preaching moderation with candy since…
#2 White Bread
Posted in Dental Care, and General Dentistry
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #2 White Bread Yup, we said bread (especially white bread). According to the Canada Food Guide (Health Canada),…
#3 Alcohol
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Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #3 Alcohol Waking up the next day after drinking too much alcohol illustrates quite well the problem it…
#4 Carbonated Drinks
Posted in Dental Care, General Dentistry, and Pediatric Dental
Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #4 Carbonated Drinks Now we are getting to some of the more obvious foods and drinks that are…
#5 Ice
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Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #5 Ice According to the American Dental Association “chewing on a hard substance can damage enamel and make…
#6 Citrus
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Top 8 Worst Foods for Your Teeth #6 Citrus We all know that citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C and can be very good…
#7 Potato Chips
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Top 8 Worst Foods For Your Teeth #7 Potato Chips According to Statista.com, potato chips make up 60% of the Canadian snack food market with…
#8 Dried Fruit
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Top 8 Worst Foods For Your Teeth #8 Dried Fruit How could we talk negatively about this healthy snack. Many dried fruits like apricots, prunes,…
The 8 Worst Foods for Oral Health
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How to protect against cavities? We all know what foods to avoid if we want to protect against cavities, right? You might be surprised! Understanding…
Hockey and Missing Teeth
Posted in Dental Care, and Pediatric Dental
Common To Loose Front Teeth in Hockey With kids back to school in Ontario it also means hockey season has begun. Parents of young hockey…
Dental Insurance After Retirement? For many years my elderly father had avoided the dentist. He claimed that since his retirement, he no longer qualified for…