posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this Read more

posted: Mar. 21, 2025.

Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Kitchener East Family Dental wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment Read more

posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually Read more

posted: Mar. 14, 2025.

At Kitchener East Family Dental, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability Read more

posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to Read more

posted: Mar. 07, 2025.

Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are Read more

posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more

posted: Feb. 28, 2025.

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Kitchener East Family Dental maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to Read more

posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2025.

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more

posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2025.

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read more

posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more

posted: Feb. 07, 2025.

Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled Read more

posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the Canadian Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read more

posted: Jan. 31, 2025.

YES!  Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in adult Read more