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Jan
10

The Worst Food and Drinks for Your Teeth

If you vowed to improve your dental care in 2024, Maitland Ave Smile Co. is here to help! To kick off the new year, let’s review the worst food and drinks for your teeth. It’s no secret that certain foods…

Dec
20

Coping with Dental Phobia

The new year is looming ahead — a time filled with resolutions, many of which focus on ways to improve your health. Do you want to take control of your oral health but feel like your dental phobia holds you…

Dec
11

How to Maintain Your Dental Routine During the Holidays

The holidays are full of busy schedules, indulgent meals (with extra dessert!), and late nights. No matter how tired you are, though, it’s important to keep up with your oral health. Here are six tips to help you maintain your…

Nov
27

Handle Your Holiday Mishaps with Emergency Dentistry

A dental emergency can happen anywhere and anytime. From candy canes and toffee treats  to ice hockey and snowball fights, they may be even more common during the holiday season. It doesn’t have to ruin your festive fun though! An…

Nov
16

The Benefits of Tongue Scraping

Chances are, you know the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth each day. But did you know that tongue scraping also plays an important role in your at-home dental routine? Tongue scraping helps to remove debris, bacteria, and dead…

Oct
24

What Is Preventive Dentistry?

If you’ve visited our blog before, chances are, you know the tenants of a good oral health routine, including daily brushing and flossing as well as biannual visits to your dentist. Preventive dentistry, then, is the practice of taking care…

Oct
12

How to Handle a Broken Tooth

Whether it’s a small crack or a larger piece, a broken tooth is no fun. Fortunately, your dentist can help you quickly get on the road to recovery. In today’s blog post, we’ll cover causes of a broken tooth as…

Sep
26

A Day in the Life of a Dentist

When you go to the dentist, you typically know what to expect. But what goes on behind the scenes? What does a dentist really do?  Let’s look at a day in the life of a dentist, knowing that no two…

Sep
19

Dentures Can Improve Your Quality of Life – Here’s How

Let’s be honest: Only kids waiting for the tooth fairy want to lose teeth. As an adult, missing teeth can negatively impact your day-to-day life, affecting everything from your oral health and self-esteem to your general wellbeing. Fortunately, dentures offer…

Aug
28

How to Take Care of Your Toothbrush

You use your toothbrush every day (hopefully twice a day!) to scrub your teeth and tongue. Although your mouth is cleaner after a good brushing, your toothbrush now holds the germs and bacteria from your mouth. Plus, you most likely…