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Flossing
The Back Story: To be totally honest, I didn't *actually* floss until I got my Invisalign - and that was working with Dr. K and Dr S...

ALFIE Dentistry
Jan 9, 20172 min read


Have you had your Comprehensive Oral Exam Recently?
When was the last time... If you can't remember the last time you had your Complete Oral Exam with Dr. Kenny or Dr. Shirley, call our...

ALFIE Dentistry
Dec 19, 20162 min read


Technology Spotlight
We have digital scanning capabilities in our office and this video is on the latest model of the iTero Element. We're so happy to offer...

ALFIE Dentistry
Dec 7, 20161 min read


Brushing too Hard?
We see a lot of things in dentistry and we're honestly so happy when our Smiling Stars are proactive about their health care. They brush...

ALFIE Dentistry
Dec 2, 20162 min read


10 Reasons why we use X-rays
As always, we are here to promote dental wellness on this lovely Monday. One topic that always comes up over and over again is the...

ALFIE Dentistry
Nov 7, 20163 min read


Have you Subscribed?
As you're well aware of, our office *loves* technology. * We love making treatment more comfortable for our Smiling Stars. * We love...

ALFIE Dentistry
Nov 2, 20161 min read


Happy Halloween from ALFIE Dentistry
If you haven't yet prepared for Halloween, please check out our blog posts on Halloween Candy: the Worst Offenders and/or Choosing...

ALFIE Dentistry
Oct 31, 20161 min read


Halloween's WORST Offenders
The countdown is on. Only 6 more days until Halloween, which means 6 more days for you to get treats for the neighbourhood kids. If you...

ALFIE Dentistry
Oct 25, 20162 min read


Dentist-Approved Halloween
We were recently reminded of this on the news and we couldn't be bigger supporters of giving non-food items to trick-or-treaters on...

ALFIE Dentistry
Oct 19, 20161 min read


What is Calculus?
Calculus is a branch of mathematics :D :D :D In dentistry though, it means a whole different thing. Calculus builds up from plaque...

ALFIE Dentistry
Oct 12, 20161 min read


Avoiding Selfies due to Missing Teeth?
Whether you'd like to restore your bite function or are embarrassed by an unsightly gap in your smile, there are four main options you...

ALFIE Dentistry
Oct 4, 20161 min read


Full Mouth Reconstruction Step-by-Step
Step 1: Design We'll start with a comprehensive examination: * Do you think your teeth look "too small"? * Does your smile show "too much...

ALFIE Dentistry
Sep 20, 20161 min read


5 Tips on Invisalign
1) Change to your new trays in the evening before bed - that way, the initial soreness and tightness will not be noticed as you sleep the...

ALFIE Dentistry
Sep 6, 20161 min read


10 things I wish I knew before getting Invisalign
I had Invisalign on for about a year and a half and am now finished treatment. :) While the ALFIE Team did an excellent job discussing...

ALFIE Dentistry
Aug 1, 20163 min read


Smile Makeover - Is it right for you?
(First published in Post Magazine - January 2007) What makes a smile attractive? Is it colour, shape or size? Apart from the most common...

ALFIE Dentistry
Jan 24, 20151 min read


Better and Faster
Dentistry is an exciting profession. Technology advancement has allowed dentistry to be done better and faster. When Dr. Shirley and I...

ALFIE Dentistry
Sep 6, 20132 min read


Dr. Shirley on Canada AM
Here's a short clip with Dr. Shirley discussing neuromuscular dentistry at its finest.

ALFIE Dentistry
Aug 1, 20121 min read


Occlusion Dentistry
The way that your upper and lower teeth come together is called occlusion and is a vital part of a system which includes your teeth,...

ALFIE Dentistry
Dec 13, 20112 min read


Natural Beauty and Function - Do they Last Forever?
How we wish our bodies would last forever, but we are dynamic beings and age related changes are inevitable. Our teeth and jaw function...

ALFIE Dentistry
Sep 25, 20102 min read


Dr. Kenny was a guest on Fairchild TV
Fairchild TV is a specialty Chinese language television station which broadcasts nationally in Canada. Dr, Kenny was on recently to talk...

ALFIE Dentistry
Aug 23, 20101 min read
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