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At Dr. Karen Davis and Dr. John Milne Dentistry, we love helping you take care of your smile! We created this dental blog for you to read between appointments to provide you with dental hygiene advice, reviews of dental products and more information about our services. New content will be added regularly. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a checkup, please contact our office.

What Happens If You Don’t Floss Your Teeth
May 28, 2021No amount of toothbrushing can replace the need for dental floss. Flossing your teeth cleans cavity-prone spaces as well as just under the edges of your gum ... Read More

Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Sarnia
April 27, 2021“Wisdom teeth” are the third and final set of permanent adult molars to erupt. Most people have four wisdom teeth, but occasionally one or two of them ... Read More

How Does Botox Help Migraines?
April 9, 2021How Does Botox Help Migraines? Are you looking for migraine relief? Injectable treatments like the off-label use of Botox Cosmetic products may be a simple and straightforward ... Read More

Can a Crown or Broken Tooth at the Gumline be Fixed?
January 15, 2021Can a Crown or Broken Tooth at the Gumline be Fixed? Any time a tooth cracks, breaks or develops a large area of decay, the key to ... Read More

Does Getting A Crown Hurt?
December 23, 2020Does Getting A Crown Hurt? Dental crowns (something a lot of people refer to as “caps”) are special protective restorations that cover your entire tooth. Instead of smaller ... Read More

Black Spots on Teeth & Gums: Causes & Treatment
October 28, 2020Black Spots on Teeth & Gums: Causes & Treatment Black stains on teeth or dark discolouration on your gums are far more common than you may think! ... Read More

Is it Safe to Go Back to the Dentist: A Comprehensive COVID Precautions List
September 25, 2020Is it Safe to Go Back to the Dentist: A Comprehensive COVID Precautions List Over the past several months, many dental patients throughout Ontario had to put ... Read More

Sleep Apnea Headaches vs. Migraines: The Differences and Treatment Options
July 9, 2020Sleep Apnea Headaches vs. Migraines: The Differences and Treatment Options Are you prone to headaches? Being able to tell the difference between different headache symptoms and causes ... Read More
COVID-19 Return to Work Letter
May 25, 2020Dear Friends. We at Dr. Karen Davis Dentistry miss you all and are busy planning and preparing for the day when we can reopen our office to ... Read More
CPAP Machine Pros and Cons (Benefits & Side Effects)
February 21, 2020CPAP Machine Pros and Cons (Benefits & Side Effects) Let’s Talk Benefits of Using a CPAP Machine and CPAP Machine Side Effects Do you struggle with snoring or sleep ... Read More

“Do I Have Sleep Apnea” Self-Assessment Quiz
January 15, 2020“Do I Have Sleep Apnea” Self-Assessment Quiz Are you one of the five million Canadians with sleep apnea? If so, take our quiz to find out if ... Read More

What Are the Long Term Side Effects of Untreated Sleep Apnea?
December 20, 2019What Are the Long Term Side Effects of Untreated Sleep Apnea? Have you been told you snore a lot? Do you wake up tired in the morning? ... Read More
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: How Your Dentist & Oral Appliance Therapy Can Help
November 22, 2019Obstructive Sleep Apnea: How Your Dentist & Oral Appliance Therapy Can Help Your Guide on How Oral Appliance Therapy (& Your Dentist) Can Help with Obstructive Sleep ... Read More