Good oral health goes beyond brushing and flossing. Your mouth plays many more roles than you think. But what is actually in your mouth? Well, In addition to your teeth, your mouth is made up with gums, oral mucosa, upper and lower jaw, the tongue, salivary glands, the uvula, and the frenulum. Oral Mucosa If...Read More

Nutrition has the ability to impact our health, activity levels, confidence, and overall that feeling of well-being.  While many people have some nutritional knowledge, most times it is based on current trends sourced from the media and anecdotal evidence from friends and family.  Having a trusted medical professional with whom you can review your nutritional...Read More

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

Blackburn Shoppes Dental Centre turns 14 today!! Thank you to all our patients, staff, friends, and family! We couldn’t have done it without you all! Click Here!Read More

A dentist’s tools are of utmost importance when going along their daily work tasks. While they are hundreds of tools used in dental procedures, there are a few set of instruments that dentist’s use for almost every appointment! Let’s dive into the most used dentist tools and what they are for: The Mirror: Probably the...Read More