When is the right time to first take your child to the dentist? The answer is when the first tooth erupts in the mouth, no later between one and two! The first visit isn’t about doing real work, it’s to help familiarize the child, create comfortability, association, and trust with their dentist. They’ll get to...Read More

Know someone who is anxious or even fearful of the dentist? Are they compromising their health due to this fear? Are they feeling as if it’s impossible to overcome it? Here at Blackburn Shoppes Dental Centre it is possible. Our staff and office are well equipped and trained in the psychological process of fear of...Read More

Usually a gel or paste, necessary for maintaining good dental health. Toothpaste helps fight periodontal (gum) disease, plaque and bacterial build up. Most toothpastes contain the following ingredients: A combination of abrasives – ie. magnesium carbonate, dehydrated silica gels, calcium carbonate, hydrated aluminum oxides, and phosphate salts “Binders” (what holds the ingredients together) Chalk or...Read More

“Have you been flossing regularly?” A question you’re guaranteed to be asked by your dentist, but how honestly do you answer this? Toothbrushes clean the tops and outer surfaces of gums and teeth but it cannot reach the tight places in between which can eventually lead to serious oral and general health issues down the...Read More

Do you brush twice a day, floss and use mouthwash? Does your breath still have an odour? Chronic bad breath, medically known as Halitosis, is a common occurrence that can be a nuisance to diagnose and be rid of. There are various reasons why you may have bad breath which can be easily identifiable, such...Read More

Technology has changed the way dental procedures work, and for the better! While we have an abundance of state of the art equipment, the most commonly used is the X-ray. We are sure you’ve all had to do a dental X-Ray at some point in your life, but are you aware of exactly what they...Read More

Women experience many bodily changes during pregnancy, and dental health is one of them. As early as two months into pregnancy, women can start to experience sensitive and swollen gums that can inflame and bleed during brushing or flossing, this is referred to as “pregnancy gingivitis.” This form of gingivitis is caused by rising levels of...Read More

Getting your teeth whitened is a simple process that can be done either at home or at your dental office. Stains on your teeth are a nuisance, and can often happen unexpectedly without a direct cause or reason. There are many factors that can weigh in on stained teeth from either lifestyle choice, or health...Read More