
How to Optimize Your Hearing in 2025
As we hit the ground running this new year, many resolutions are about improving our health, whether through relaxing more, exercising more, eating better, or making sure to book that visit to the doctor or the dentist. If you’d like to include your hearing in your...

What Makes Tinnitus Worse?
Tinnitus is the name for a noise with no external source that only you can hear. People with tinnitus have cited it as sounding like a whistling, humming, roaring, fluttering, or ringing in their ears, ranging from mildly distracting to stress-inducing and...

How to Know if I Have Sleep Apnea
Does your partner complain that you snore loudly and wake them up constantly through the night? It may be more than just a bad habit—sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts. There are several types of sleep apnea, and it can...

How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?
Bright, white smiles can bring a boost to your confidence and self-esteem – who doesn’t like a nice smile? Our teeth do a lot for us, but regular eating, drinking, and smoking can lead to stains. If your teeth aren’t as white as you’d like them to be, there are...

What Does Tinnitus Sound Like?
Tinnitus is the name for the phantom noise, which many people across Canada hear in their ears, that nobody else can seem to hear at the same time. It manifests differently from person to person; some hear a constant noise that never goes away, while others notice it...

How to Remove Earwax at Home (and When to See a Hearing Care Professional)
We often get asked by patients in our hearing clinic about how to clean their ears at home: questions like “How often should I clean my ears?” and “Can I use olive oil to remove earwax?” are common conversation topics with us! Cleaning your ears at home is possible,...

Apple Officially Announce a Hearing Aid Feature | Will This Reach Canada?
On September 9, 2024, Apple hosted a virtual event to unveil the latest updates to their product lineup, including the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Earlier this year, rumours circulated about a potential 'Hearing Aid Mode' in the works, so we eagerly tuned in...

Dentures vs. Implants: What’s The Difference?
When it comes to deciding on the best solution for replacing one or more missing teeth, it can be hard to tell the difference between your options – they’re all new teeth, right? It’s a little more intricate than that. Dentures and implants have their...

Common Denture Problems and How to Solve Them
For those out there with dentures, you’ll know as well as we do that they can be an effective solution for tooth loss and decay. Dentures can help you chew effectively and smile confidently, but even the best dentures come with a learning curve to get used to them in...

Canadian Dental Care Plan: How It Can Help You
Starting June 27, applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will open, allowing children under 18 and adults up to 64 years old to apply for aid, as long as they have a valid Disability Tax Credit. The CDCP can help ease some financial barriers for...