If you’re like most people, you probably floss less often than you should. According to a report by the Canadian Dental Association, “Most Canadians (73%) brush twice or more a day and over a quarter (28%) floss 5 times a week.” Ideally, you should be flossing your...
How Having Straight Teeth Boosts Your Confidence And Self-Esteem
Nearly everyone has something they’re self-conscious about, and for many people, it’s their teeth. Perhaps you’re not a fan of your “gummy smile,” or maybe you refrain from smiling in social situations because your teeth have been stained by coffee, wine, or...
5 Home Teeth Whitening Tips For A Beautiful Smile
It’s an unfortunate fact that some of our favorite foods and beverages stain our teeth, including coffee, wine, dark berries, citrus fruits, and pasta sauce. However, the good news is that you don’t have to live with yellow teeth forever — you can pick up a home teeth...
Common Misconceptions About Invisalign®
Braces and Invisalign are the two main orthodontic treatments patients consider when they want to straighten their teeth. Though there are benefits and drawbacks of each teeth straightening method, Invisalign is often the clear choice (pardon the pun) for teens and...
3 Reasons To Get Porcelain Veneers
Most people wish they could change something about their teeth, whether that be their shape, color, alignment, or general appearance. Thanks to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, the possibilities are endless for people who want to correct cosmetic imperfections in...
5 Ways To Prepare For Your Child’s First Dental Visit
For many parents, scheduling their child’s first dental appointmentis intimidating. And who can blame them? They aren’t sure how their little one will react when they visit the dental clinic for the first time, or whether or not they’ll like their pediatric dentist....
An Overview Of Removable & Permanent Dentures
When dental patients are missing one or more of their teeth, there are many options available to replace them with fake teeth. Some patients opt for dentures, whereas others prefer a more permanent solution, such as dental implants and implant-supported restorations...
Preparing For Your Wisdom Tooth Removal
It’s normal to dread wisdom tooth removal — after all, it is a type of oral surgery. For many of us, wisdom tooth removal is the only time we’ll ever undergo dental sedation, and the thought of having our teeth pulled out while we’re asleep is enough to make our skin...
The Difference Between Permanent & Removable Dentures
Dentures are a great solution for adults with missing teeth, and there are many variations that make dentures customizable to your unique needs. At our dental clinic in Downtown Ottawa, we offer permanent dentures and removable dentures for our patients, and we are...
Why Patients Love Invisalign®
Invisalign has become the most popular method of teeth straightening over the past few years, with many teens and adults choosing these clear retainers over traditional braces. At Constitution Dental, our dentists are trained and experienced in Invisalign treatments,...