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How to Choose the Best Toothpaste, and Should You Change Toothpastes Periodically?
Many people like to try new things to grow and discover their personal preferences. They often do this to find out what’s working well and what isn’t. When it comes to your toothpaste, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Dentists will tell you that switching your toothpaste brand doesn’t make a big difference. What […]
Have You Had Your Teeth Whitened Since the Pandemic Started?
Ever since the pandemic started, life as we know it has changed. Casual handshakes became hangouts on Zoom, and a movie night with friends became a Netflix watch party. Since the standards of normal have been redefined due to the pandemic, we have had to adapt many aspects of our lives. Dinner at a fancy […]
A Dentist’s Advice After the Holidays: Checkup and Teeth Cleaning
From gingerbread cookies to layered trifles to hot chocolate to butter tarts, the holiday season is associated with mouthwatering delicacies from around the world. These delicious foods are highly anticipated by all, and while you can’t wait to enjoy every morsel, you should be aware that your teeth and gums will eventually begin to show […]
The Effects of Smoking: Is Teeth Whitening Safe?
Most of us are aware that smoking can have a negative impact on our health. It can lead to life-threatening medical conditions, chronic diseases like lung cancer and eventual tooth loss. However, there’s another side effect of smoking that doesn’t get as much attention. Smoking can also be detrimental to oral health. “Smokers’ teeth” or […]
Teeth Types – From Childhood to Adulthood
While many of us don’t put in much thought to the different kinds of teeth we have, there are a few types of teeth that we grow from childhood to adulthood. In the grand scheme of things, every tooth has the same purpose…chomp, chomp, chomp! Knowing the purpose of every tooth you have can make […]
Is it Safe to Go for a Dental Check-up Now?
Just like many other industries across the world, dentists have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. As soon as the lockdown was announced, dental clinics closed, and only offered emergency procedures (taking into account guidelines provided by health care governing bodies). Dental clinics closed down because of the nature of the virus, and how it […]
Opening Dental Offices After the Quarantine in Richmond Hill
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about our daily lives. Dental offices were mandated to close in March, and only emergency dental care was available. This decision was made to reduce and contain the spread of the coronavirus and reduce the need for masks and other personal protective equipment. Now that Royal College of […]
Now that we are open for taking essential and non essential dental treatments
Here is what to expect Our main goal has always been to protect the health of our patients, staff and community I would like to personally welcome you back and re-assure you that with a tremendous amount of care, planning and investment to our existing set-up, we are keeping up and going beyond the guidelines […]
Helpful Oral Care Tips When Dental Clinics are Closed
The current pandemic has resulted in closing dental offices for safety reasons, and caring for your teeth at home has become even more important. Seeing a dentist to maintain our oral health is a must during normal circumstances, but we are being advised that we must stay home. Leaving our homes could potentially endanger ourselves […]
Our Top 8 Self Care Tips to Help You Maintain Your Oral Health at Home
Unless you have a dental emergency, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) recommends that dental appointments be postponed to curtail the spread of COVID-19 until further notice. While the Hummingbird Dental team is not currently treating patients in-person at our dental office in Richmond Hill, we are always here to provide our […]
