Insights for a Healthier Smile
Expert tips, guides, and news from the North Star Dentistry team to help you take charge of your oral health.
Stop Mouth Breathing: Early Interceptive Orthodontics
Dr. Mays Al-Saffar shares why how your child breathes and how their jaws grow today will shape their face, smile, and health for life — and why ages 6–10 are the critical window.
Teeth Whitening Guide
An honest, friendly guide from Dr. Mays Al-Saffar covering in-office Zoom!, at-home kits, natural remedies, and what to expect — so you can choose the option that fits your smile.
Why You Have Bad Breath—And What You Can Actually Do About It
Bad breath is rarely caused by just one thing. Dr. Mays Al-Saffar breaks down the real culprits — from dry mouth and diet to hidden dental and health issues — and how to fix it for good.
Nighttime Teeth Grinding Demystified
Sore jaw, headaches, sensitive teeth? Dr. Mays Al-Saffar breaks down nocturnal bruxism — the real causes, the damage it does, and how she diagnoses and treats it at North Star Dentistry.
Invisalign vs Braces (In-depth)
Invisalign or braces? Dr. Mays Al-Saffar compares appearance, comfort, treatment time, cost, case complexity, and lifestyle fit — so you can confidently choose the path to your straighter smile.
Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment in Mississauga and Etobicoke
North Star Dentistry offers comprehensive sleep apnea and snoring treatment using advanced diagnostics and custom oral appliances. Dr. Mays Al-Saffar diagnoses mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea with Ministry of Health-approved Home Sleep Tests and tailors treatments for CPAP-intolerant patients.
CPAP Alternatives: Custom Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
North Star Dentistry specialises in custom mandibular advancement devices (MADs) for CPAP-intolerant patients. Dr. Mays Al-Saffar uses 3D digital impressions and pulse oximetry monitoring to create precision-fit oral appliances that open your airway without masks or machines.
Home Sleep Test for Sleep Apnea in Mississauga
North Star Dentistry arranges Ministry of Health-approved home sleep tests to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in Mississauga and Etobicoke. Using portable pulse oximetry devices worn at home overnight, we deliver results in 5-7 days to guide personalised treatment selection.
Sleep Apnea in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Mississauga
North Star Dentistry treats childhood snoring and sleep apnea (ages 3-12) as dental emergencies using a three-phase protocol: palatal expansion, ENT coordination, and myofunctional therapy. Dr. Mays Al-Saffar uses home sleep testing and cephalometric imaging to guide treatment in Mississauga and Etobicoke.