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LOL, only a few more days before Halloween! And if you've been following us on social media, you'd know that some of us here at ALFIE...

We see different types of people at the dental office all the time. There are some people who panic at every little thing. There are...

Welll, here in Canada, consumers now have access to legalized marijuana - and not just for medical purposes. You are completely free to...

You came in for a routine cleaning and when doctor comes in for check-up, you hear those four dreaded words that seem to run in slow...

At the center of it all, ALFIE Dentistry is a family practice and it is one of our greatest pleasures to watch young families grow with...

One of the most common questions we get asked is, "Should I use a manual toothbrush or an electric?" Before we dive in, here's a fun...

Wow! So many new changes at ALFIE Dentistry. First of all, we wish every a wonderful Mid-Autumn Festival! Secondly, we're sad to see...

Is it strange that when we're pleased, the corners of our mouths turn up? Smile reflexes can be seen in infant babies as young as two...

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about 4700 Canadians were diagnosed with oral cancer and about 1250 passed away from it in...

You've got options when it comes to whitening teeth. We offer both in-office treatments as well as take-home kits - so you may be...

For some, even the image of ice cream conjures up the feeling of a cold sharp shock to the teeth. But, it's the last of the dog days of...

So maybe it's been a couple of months since your last dental visit. Maybe it's been a couple of years. Either way, changes happen, and...

Here are some additional shots of the dentists - taking selfies before lectures :) :) :)

Fun fact: There are multiple ways a dentist can help you get a smile full of straight-looking teeth. While most of us imagine teenagers...

As dentists, we actually focus as much on the gums as we do on the teeth. Think about it: all of your teeth sit on your gums. If gums...

1) Eat cheese for your oral health!  Compared to milk, yogurt and parrafin, cheese helped raise oral pH levels - to make it less acidic...

By their early teens, the average person would have 28 adult teeth. You'd find four incisors, two canines, four premolars and four...

If you do a quick search on 'Headaches', you'll find a wealth of information about the cause or trigger of them: hormonal shifts, dietary...

It's tempting to think, "If baby teeth are just going to fall out, I don't need to bring my kid to get a filling" or that they don't need...

This is it - the last blog post in our series "7 Wonders of Modern Dentistry" (although, knowing us, we'd still keep you posted on all...