Twice a day, two minutes
Last thing at night matters most, because saliva flow drops while you sleep.
In one paragraph
What it is.
Professional preventive care and daily home care work together. The good news is that the list of things that genuinely matter is short.
What we see far more often than bad intentions is good intentions applied with poor technique. Ask at your next visit and we will show you on your own mouth, which takes two minutes and is worth more than any leaflet.
The specifics.
Spit, do not rinse
Rinsing washes away the fluoride you just applied.
Between the teeth
Floss or interdental brushes, once a day. This is where decay and gum disease start.
Electric brushes
Better for most people, mainly because of the timer and reduced pressure.
Sugar frequency
How often matters more than how much. Constant sipping is worse than dessert.
Do not scrub
Hard brushing wears notches at the gum line. Gentle and thorough beats hard and fast.
Money
What it costs.
You get an itemised written estimate before anything starts. We bill your insurance directly, so you usually pay only your own portion on the day, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan is accepted. In-house financing is available through PaySpyre, so treatment can be paid for over time.
Questions.
Is an electric toothbrush worth it?
For most people yes — largely because of the two-minute timer and the pressure sensor. A manual brush used well is still better than an electric brush used badly.
Should I rinse after brushing?
No. Spit out the excess and leave the fluoride on your teeth. Rinsing it away removes most of the benefit.
Is flossing really necessary?
Something between the teeth is necessary. For many people interdental brushes are easier and more effective than floss — we will tell you which suits your gaps.
Does mouthwash replace brushing?
No. And if you use one, use it at a different time of day so it does not wash off your toothpaste.