https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/Dental health articles from Grimsby Lake Dental.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/root-canal-therapy-saves-your-natural-tooth/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/root-canal-therapy-saves-your-natural-tooth/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:07 +0000See how a root canal saves a tooth: what is cleaned out, how it is sealed, why a crown follows, and when pulling the tooth is the better call.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/what-to-eat-after-tooth-extraction/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/what-to-eat-after-tooth-extraction/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:19:58 +0000Soft, cool foods first, then a slow return to normal. What to eat and drink after a tooth extraction, what to skip and how to protect the healing socket.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/brush-teeth-before-or-after-breakfast/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/brush-teeth-before-or-after-breakfast/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:49:20 +0000Brushing before breakfast clears overnight plaque and adds fluoride. Brushing after? Learn how long to wait so acid does not wear your enamel.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/new-years-resolutions-for-a-healthier-smile/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/new-years-resolutions-for-a-healthier-smile/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:16:23 +0000Five dental resolutions worth keeping this year: better brushing, daily flossing, less sugar, dropping habits that chip teeth and regular checkups.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/denture-care-during-the-holidays/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/denture-care-during-the-holidays/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:27:34 +0000Holiday meals with dentures: which foods are easier, how to chew, how to clean after big meals, what to pack for travel and what to do if one breaks.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/teeth-whitening-before-the-holidays/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/teeth-whitening-before-the-holidays/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:52:42 +0000Professional whitening or store-bought strips before the holidays? Compare strength, fit, timing and safety, and see which stains respond.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/holiday-foods-and-your-teeth/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/holiday-foods-and-your-teeth/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:09:20 +0000Which holiday foods are hard on teeth, which are kinder, and simple habits that protect your smile through a season of treats and big meals.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/what-to-do-in-a-dental-emergency/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/what-to-do-in-a-dental-emergency/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Know what to do in a dental emergency: first steps for pain, a broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, and when to go to the hospital instead.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/how-cosmetic-dentistry-transforms-smile/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/how-cosmetic-dentistry-transforms-smile/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000The main types of cosmetic dentistry: whitening, bonding, veneers and clear aligners. See what each fixes, who it does not suit and how to choose.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/how-a-night-guard-helps-protect-your-teeth/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/how-a-night-guard-helps-protect-your-teeth/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Do night guards work? They can help protect teeth from grinding but do not stop the habit. See the types, custom vs store-bought, and who needs one.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/complete-guide-to-dental-checkups/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/complete-guide-to-dental-checkups/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000What happens at a dental checkup, step by step. What the dentist looks at, when x-rays are needed, how long to wait between visits and what it costs.https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/how-the-cdcp-can-support-your-oral-health/https://grimsbylakedental.ca/blogs/how-the-cdcp-can-support-your-oral-health/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000What does the CDCP cover? See the listed services, the income-based co-payment levels, what needs approval first and what the plan leaves out.