Top Worst Foods & Beverages For Your Teeth

Do you remember being told that junk food and sugary soft drinks would rot your teeth when you were a kid? Well, that wasn’t a well-constructed lie that parents told their children to keep them from bouncing up the walls from a sugar rush.  Many different foods and beverages can harm your teeth and gums. […]

Which Teeth Whitening Method Is Right For You?

a before and after photo of teeth

Feeling shy about your smile? Stained and discoloured teeth are incredibly common. You might be longing for a brighter smile, but you aren’t sure how to get one. Luckily, there are ways to reverse the signs of aging and whiten your teeth. When you browse the aisles of a drugstore, you find all sorts of […]

Years After Braces, Invisalign Can Bring Your Smile Back

person is getting invisaligns

Do you remember when you had braces? As a child or teenager, you may have been a bit embarrassed by the metal brackets attached to your teeth. Perhaps you felt shy when you smiled and couldn’t wait to get them taken off.  The day they were finally removed, you couldn’t believe the transformation; after years […]

Bleeding Gums: Causes & Treatment

getting tooth checked by a dentist

You already know that it’s important to take care of our teeth; you’ve heard it a thousand times, from your parents to the dentist. But what about your gums? These connective tissues deliver nutrients to our teeth and hold them firmly in place.  Some patients think that bloody or inflamed gums are nothing to worry […]

All Dentists At Winnipeg Dental Clinic Are Now Invisalign Certified

WINNIPEG, Manitoba:  Affinity Dental Clinic has some exciting news to share: As of November of this year, all of its dentists are Invisalign certified!  Affinity Dental’s Henderson and Bridgwater locations are both ready to provide Invisalign treatment for all patients.  And, to celebrate, Affinity Dental is offering free Invisalign consultations throughout the months of November […]

4 Tips To Protect Your Tooth Enamel

toothpaste being shaped into a tooth to remind you to protect your enamel.

Your teeth are more complex than they appear at first glance. They’re made up of many layers, all designed to protect your teeth and keep them healthy. But what happens when the outermost layer (the enamel) wears away?  Before we dive in, let’s clarify what tooth enamel is. It’s the hard outer layer of your […]

5 Ways Dental Veneers Can Improve Your Smile

smiling to show how clean and proper teeth need to be

When you see your smile, you might focus on what you want to change about it. Most of us have minor dental issues, like crooked teeth, stains, or gaps between our teeth. If only there were a way to correct all these dental flaws with just one treatment… Have you heard of dental veneers? You […]

Preventing Tooth Decay In Young Children

mother and daughter brushing their teeth together

When your child is still learning their ABCs, how do you teach them the importance of oral health? You know that when your kid gets older, they’ll thank you for encouraging great dental care. But at their current age, they’re more concerned with their newest toy or an upcoming playdate.  Even though baby teeth fall […]

Dental Implants Or Dentures?

teeth model being shown for dentures

As time passes, we lose things along the way – like our teeth, for example. The longer you go without a tooth, the more you realize how much you rely on your smile. Is it time to consider a replacement option? If so, you’re left with another question: Which type of tooth replacement option should […]

Top 5 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Sedation Dentistry

dentist has a tool to examine patients teeth

Does this sound like you? It’s time to book your next dental cleaning, but as usual, you keep putting it off.  That is a telltale sign of dental anxiety. You may experience other common symptoms, like: The thought of going to the dentist’s office makes your palms sweat. You have a hard time relaxing during […]