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

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

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 […]

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Connecting the Dots: Diabetes & Oral Health

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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Eating After a Root Canal

root canal

  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 […]

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Cheap Dental Implants: You Get What You Pay For

Cheap Dental Implants: You Get What You Pay For

There are many dental professionals who aggressively market bargain-basement dental implant treatment.  Dental implant treatment can be costly.  But the big question is: are you getting value for the cheap dental implant treatment?  The proper placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth is not as simple as just placing a titanium screw in the […]

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Combating Tooth Decay – Controlling Your Diet

healthy oral diet

When consuming sugary and starchy foods or drinks, you may not realize it, but you’re potentially feeding the plaque that can cause problems in your mouth. Here’s a list of food items you should add to your diet and foods you should steer clear of if you’re looking to prevent any possibilities of tooth decay […]

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Choosing the Most Suitable Orthodontist

Orthodontist

An orthodontist diagnoses overbites, occlusions, misaligned teeth and jaws, and overcrowded mouths. After the diagnosis, the orthodontist tries to solve any issues they discover by using treatments like dental braces.  Ask for Recommendations Selecting an orthodontist for you or your child’s dental needs may seem like an intimidating task if you’ve never done it before, […]

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Top 5 Reasons To Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed By A Family Dentist In St. Catharines

Wisdom teeth

  Wisdom teeth—we all get them, many of us have had them removed. Cropping up between the ages of 16 and 25, these malicious molars can be problematic for young adults everywhere. If your wisdom teeth are coming in, your family dentist may recommend having them extracted as soon as possible. Here are the top […]

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Digital Smile Design

digital design dentistry

Today, most dental procedures and restorative services performed on patients across the globe are the result of injury, illness, or other issues that may impact their oral health and their smile. However, not all procedures offer the same results. Digital Smile Design (DSD) has exemplified the growing role of technology within the world or dentistry. […]

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