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Is Invisalign Better Than Braces?

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Dr. Charles Shin

A person holding an invisalign tray and smiling

The “better” option depends entirely on your unique dental needs, your lifestyle, and your personal smile goals. […]

How to Get Rid of Canker Sores

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Dr. Charles Shin

Person pulling down their bottom lip to show a canker sore inside the mouth.

To get rid of canker sores, keep the area clean, avoid irritating foods, and use topical treatments or rinses to promote healing and relieve discomfort. […]

What Is the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

Posted on August 1, 2025 (August 1, 2025) by Dr. Charles Shin

There’s limited evidence that oil pulling can whiten your teeth. However, this natural oil may offer other benefits for oral well-being. […]

How Long Does It Take to Fill a Cavity?

Posted on July 30, 2025 (August 21, 2025) by Dr. Charles Shin

Smiling woman as a dentist examines her teeth for cavities with dental instruments in a clinic setting.

Factors like the size of your cavity, the tooth’s location, and the type of filling material used all play a role in how long filling a cavity takes. In general, a simple filling can take as little as 20 minutes or up to an hour. […]

What Does a Full Dental Exam Include?

Posted on June 24, 2025 (August 21, 2025) by Dr. Charles Shin

Dental hygienist examining a female patient during a routine dental check-up.

A full dental exam can include a review of your health history, a professional cleaning, digital X-rays, a visual exam, gum measurements, a bite and jaw assessment, and a post-visit discussion to review findings and next steps. […]

Does Coconut Oil Whiten Your Teeth?

Posted on May 29, 2025 (July 14, 2025) by Dr. Charles Shin

Pieces of a coconut sit on a white table. Several bottles of virgin coconut oil are placed in front of the coconut shell.

There’s limited evidence that oil pulling can whiten your teeth. However, this natural oil may offer other benefits for oral well-being. […]

How to Treat Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Posted on April 28, 2025 (July 14, 2025) by Dr. Charles Shin

A person uses their hand to cup their jaw to relieve pain from TMJ.

Although a permanent cure depends on the underlying cause of your TMJ, there are effective treatment options that can offer effective and long-lasting relief:
Oral interventions (i.e. nightguards, dental splints, injections, orthodontics)
Nonsurgical options (i.e. ultrasound therapy, lifestyle changes)
Physical therapy (exercises, manual therapy, joint mobilization)
Surgical treatments (arthroscopy, open-joint surgery)
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