posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Scarborough Dental Care wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in both Read more

posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay. Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Scarborough Dental Care, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

At Scarborough Dental Care, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume elevates Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more

posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more

posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read more

posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more

posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more

posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read more

posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read more

posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read more

posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

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: Oct. 01, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Scarborough Dental Care believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally perfect teeth, Read more