Hi! My name is Shiney Matsikas, and I am the Hygienist at Highlands Dental Center. I am also currently working on my BSc. at the University of Alberta. I love spending time with my family and friends, traveling, learning about other cultures and the World around us and, of course, CHOCOLATE!

Shiney's Dental Tip:

Plaque is the soft, yellow-ish white build up of bacteria that forms on your teeth. It is best removed by brushing with toothpaste and flossing with dental floss twice a day. Over time, if the plaque is not removed, it will harden and become tartar. Tartar can only be effectively removed through a professional cleaning by your Dentist or Dental Hygienist, and it is important to remove this hardened concentration of bacteria before they cause cavities on your teeth. Everyone forms tartar at a different rate; a professional cleaning should be done at least every 12 months to ensure proper health of your teeth and gums, and if you build tartar quickly, you should come in even sooner.

So, book your next cleaning today, and we'll see you soon! Remember to brush and floss regularly between your cleaning appointments!