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2021 New Year Resolutions to Optimize Your Families Dental Health

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Vlahos Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Dr. Vlahos is a long-standing family dentistry practice based in St. Catharines, Ontario. Over the years, we have worked with countless families in helping them establish healthy smiles and routines. Our team believes any time is a great time to refresh your dental health routine, but why not do it going into the new year? […]

Things Every Parent Should Know About Baby Teeth

Posted on October 24, 2021 (October 26, 2021) by Vlahos Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Welcoming a new bundle of joy to the world can be such an exciting time. The team at Dr. Vlahos, your dedicated St. Catharines family dentist, is always thrilled to meet new baby clients and young families. We are proud to have many clients, from newborns to elderly folks, in our dentist chairs. We have […]

How to Ease Anxiety When Visiting the Dentist

Posted on August 24, 2021 (September 28, 2021) by Vlahos Cosmetic & General Dentistry

The team here at Dr. Vlahos has been serving dedicated St. Catherine’s family dental services for over 20 years. Across this time, we have come across various patients, from young children to elderly patients. We also understand that some patients experience feelings of anxiety when it comes to visiting us. We have put together this […]

5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Smile this Summer

Posted on June 21, 2021 (June 21, 2021) by Vlahos Cosmetic & General Dentistry

The weather in St. Catherines and surrounding regions is finally on par with spring and summer standards, and the team here at Dr. Vlahos Dentistry is so excited to enjoy the warm weather and longer days. As we add more activities and commitments to our schedule, we can sometimes get off track with sustaining our […]

How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?

Posted on March 19, 2021 (March 19, 2021) by Vlahos Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Do you recall the last time you replaced your toothbrush? It’s normal for us to throw out expired foods, restock vitamins and supplements, and replace our beauty products often, but when it comes to our dental hygiene, it doesn’t get as much attention or thought as other areas of our regimen. Swapping out your old […]

Do It Yourself Orthodontics: Save Money or Make Your Problem Worse?

Posted on February 24, 2021 by vlhahosdev

Direct to consumer orthodontics has been aggressively marketed in our community for some time now. These companies claim to save you money while providing orthodontic treatment at a bargain price. But is it really a bargain if the treatment does not go well and then the patient must seek out a dental professional to correct […]

Connecting the Dots: Diabetes & Oral Health

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Vlahos Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Diabetes, or hypertension is a disease that affects millions of people from various social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. In 2017, 7.3% of Canadians aged 12 and older (roughly 2.3 million people) reported being diagnosed with diabetes. It is safe practice for those diagnosed with diabetes to monitor glucose levels, diet, activity, and more to keep […]

Covid and Oral Health: How Gum Disease may affect Covid Infections

Posted on February 4, 2021 (February 4, 2021) by vlhahosdev

Covid-19 has had a profound impact on the world around us. It has influenced virtually every aspect of our lives from our personal health to the economies of our home and cities we live in. While vaccines may eventually provide a path back to normal lives, the importance of good personal health has never been […]

Eating After a Root Canal

Posted on January 18, 2021 (January 18, 2021) by Vlahos Cosmetic & General Dentistry

After undergoing a root canal, you may have a few concerns about diet and routine changes for a few days while the tooth heals. Although, modern-day procedures are fairly comfortable, and recovery is pretty quick; few precautions are necessary but there are some things you should note. You should pay attention to your eating […]