Cumberland Dental Centre

11/06/2025

Baby teeth don’t last forever, but you still don’t want them plagued by cavities. Here’s a common dental problem that babies and toddlers experience …

Learn about baby bottle tooth decay and what causes it.

11/04/2025

Did you know that children should have their first visit to a dentist about six months after their first tooth appears or by age one? Excellent dental health starts early - reach out today!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween to our spook-tacular patients! Remember to brush and floss well after enjoying those goodies you may have filched from your child’s trick-or-treat bag. (We won’t tell.)

10/30/2025

Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gumline and gently massage when brushing your teeth. This helps to remove food and plaque that can get caught at the gumline. Remember not to brush too hard!

10/28/2025

Many people find water flossers useful if they have braces or bridges. They can spray away bits of food between teeth and remove plaque — which can cause tooth decay.

10/23/2025

Floss picks come in a variety of sizes and are easy to use one-handed. While they can’t be wrapped around the whole tooth surface, they’re useful for people with small mouths or dexterity issues, children who can’t manage a string of floss, or if you’re flossing for someone else.

10/21/2025

A properly fitted sports guard can protect your teeth from serious injuries, but unfortunately, not everyone understands the difference between a custom sports guard from a dentist and a boil-and-bite variety from a drugstore.

A custom sports guard is made to fit your teeth exactly, cushioning them comfortably and protecting them from impact.
Because boil-and-bite sports guards are made with thinner materials and don’t fit snugly to the teeth, they leave athletes more exposed to potential injuries.

There’s no question in this comparison — custom sports guards will win every time! Give us a call if you’re curious about the process or would like to have one made.

10/14/2025

Ready for your close-up? Our patients often express interest in whitening their teeth for a special event, like a wedding, reunion, graduation, milestone birthday, or special vacation.

Depending on the whitening treatment you choose, you may want to start as early as three months prior to your special event. Then the majority of the whitening will take place ahead of time, and you can have a “booster” treatment right before you really need it.

If you have a special event coming up and you’re curious about your teeth whitening options, please reach out to us and we can discuss it further.

10/07/2025

It’s even more important to visit us regularly when you’re expecting a baby because pregnancy hormones can affect the health of your teeth and gums, especially in the later stages.
Be sure to tell us if you’re pregnant, as we may suggest different treatments in different trimesters. Dental work like fillings, for example, is best done in your second trimester. While it’s best to avoid X-rays entirely in early pregnancy, there is only minimal risk, if emergency dental work is required.
By maintaining good brushing and flossing habits at home — and sticking to your regular hygiene visits with us — you’ll be on the right track for healthy teeth and gums throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

09/30/2025

Somewhere between the ages of 17 and 21, most young adults experience the eruption of their third molars (also known as wisdom teeth).

If wisdom teeth come in properly and there’s room for them in your mouth, they can help you chew. But crowded or partially-erupted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, infections, tooth decay, and cysts, in which case it’s best to have them removed for your own comfort and safety.

If you do wind up keeping your wisdom teeth past your mid to late twenties, we’ll continue to monitor them to make sure they don’t cause problems down the road.

09/23/2025

Children’s baby teeth are very important. They help children speak, chew, and smile. They also hold space for their adult teeth that are still growing. If a baby tooth is lost too soon, it can affect the alignment of the adult teeth later. That’s why babies should go for their first dental exam after they get their first tooth. Book an appointment with us today!

09/16/2025

Untreated tooth decay can lead to problems with dental health and overall health including dental pain, infections and abscesses. If the decay is detected soon enough, it can sometimes be reversed with treatment. Regular dental exams are key for early detection, so book an examination with us today!