After putting up with the long, cold winter days, it's April and Spring is officially here. With warmer days approaching, are you excited to enjoy more outdoor activities, or to simply hang out on the patio with your family and friends? All the more reason for you to smile! So why not let us take care of your smile and oral health by scheduling an appointment with us.

The month of April is Oral Health Month and also a great time to get to know your hygienist. April 7th to 13th is National Dental Hygienists Week! It celebrates the hard work of key members of our oral health team, and their role in maintaining good oral health of our patients. Learn more about our team here!

Your satisfaction is the most important thing to our office. We're asking that you please help us out by completing this anonymous, five minute questionnaire that will give us valuable insight into your satisfaction with our office, and how we can improve. Every participant who completes the survey will be entered in our draw in April for a chance to win three $25 STARBUCKS/CINEPLEX/AMAZON gift cards. We greatly appreciate your feedback and good luck!

Click here to take our survey and be entered into the draw

Keep smiling,

Dr. Svoboda and the team at ParkPlace Dental Centre

Many teenagers look for ways to express themselves uniquely, and some choose body art as their outlet. Although tongue, cheek, and lip rings can look cool, oral jewelry can cause major negative effects on your oral health during the procedure and afterwards.

Negative Effects of Oral Piercings

Aside from giving you bad breath, piercings can also cause major damage to your teeth and overall well-being. Here are just some potential negative effects:

• Infection & Bad Breath
• Swelling & Nerve Damage
• Chipped or Cracked Teeth

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Spring is a colorful season, so why not create a colorful and flavorful dish with fresh ingredients to compliment it?

This simple recipe leaves plenty of room for variation. So feel free to give it a twist and make it your own!

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For many young kids, a trip to the dentist may be a scary experience. Although a dental check up is necessary, children can get anxious for a number of reasons. These anxieties can stem from stories they've heard from their peers or from internalizing their own parents' dental anxieties. Here are some ways parents can help make going to the dentist a more pleasant for their child and for themselves.