Blog | Dr. Vlahos Family Dentistry

Replacing your missing tooth: dental implant or fixed bridge?

Posted on October 9, 2017 (June 26, 2019) by James Vlahos

The loss of a tooth can be heart breaking for a patient especially if the lost tooth is in the front of your mouth. The good news is that tooth replacement can be a predictable dental procedure if handled properly before the tooth is lost. Quite often, the choice for replacement essentially comes down to either […]

Invisalign-The Invisible Way to Straighten Your Teeth!

Posted on September 27, 2017 (June 26, 2019) by vlhahosdev

BEFORE AFTER One of the greatest dental treatments we can offer our patents is Invisalign. Invisalign is a removable orthodontic treatment that consists of a series of appliances called aligners. About every 2 weeks or so, a new set of aligners replaces the old ones. Patients love the fact that the aligners are clear and barely […]

February Is Children’s Dental Health Month

Posted on February 18, 2017 (June 26, 2019) by James Vlahos

THE CDC REPORTS THAT 1 in 5 children (between ages 5 and 11) in the US have untreated tooth decay. Not only should tooth decay be treated in regular dental appointments, it should be prevented! Tooth decay is 100 percent preventable with effective personal care and regular dental cleanings. In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, we’re spreading the word […]

How missing teeth affect your overall oral health

Posted on February 18, 2017 (June 26, 2019) by James Vlahos

Quite often patients make a decision to have a painful tooth extracted (rather than save it) as an emotional quick fix to relieve pain. Sometimes those decisions are based on the affordability of the proposed treatment of saving the tooth and having the offending tooth extracted is cheaper. However, in the long run, there can […]

Twenty Five Years in Dentistry!

Posted on January 24, 2017 (June 26, 2019) by vlhahosdev

2017 marks the 25th year for Dr. Vlahos in dentistry. As a token of much appreciation, he is offering all of his current patients a free at home teeth bleaching kit. Get a wonderful bright smile for the spring! Please call the office for further details 905-937-4673. […]

Your Crooked Teeth

Posted on December 13, 2016 (June 26, 2019) by vlhahosdev

Do you struggle keeping your front teeth clean because your teeth are severely crowded? This is a common situation for many patients. The malpositioning of these teeth make it very difficult to maintain good oral hygiene in these areas. One of the first areas gum disease (periodontal disease) manifest is in these crowded areas. Essentially, […]

Your Child’s Teeth and Fluoride

Posted on December 6, 2016 (June 26, 2019) by vlhahosdev

Our municipality of St. Catharines does not add fluoride to our drinking water. Fluoride can help prevent tooth decay by strengthening dental enamel. Addition of fluoride to public drinking water can be a good public health measure to prevent tooth decay especially in those segments of our community who maybe prone to tooth decay. However, […]