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How to Care for Your Dental Implants

St. Catherines Family Dentistry

Dental implants are an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth, but proper care is essential to ensure their longevity and maintain oral health. Here are some tips to help you take care of your dental implants: Maintain Good Oral Hygiene Brush Twice Daily: Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean around the implants. Floss Daily: Special […]

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The Domino Effect: What Happens When You Skip Daily Flossing

flossing teeth

Flossing – a simple yet often neglected aspect of oral hygiene. While brushing your teeth twice a day is a common practice, the importance of daily flossing should not be underestimated. The repercussions of skipping this seemingly minor step in your dental routine can have a domino effect on your oral health.   Plaque Buildup: […]

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Effective Solutions to Combat Bad Breath

Combat Bad Breath

While there is no long-term or permanent solution to bad breath (also known as Halitosis), there are certain habits you can practice regularly to combat bad oral hygiene. Brush your teeth and floss attentively For the best results, make sure to brush your teeth at least twice per day, most importantly before bed, and floss […]

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Are You Suffering from a Dental Headache/Migraine?

Dental Headache

You might not expect it, but it turns out your oral health and headaches are often directly correlated. In fact, many of your constant headaches and/or migraines are actually caused by problems that can be treated more effectively by your dentist than your family doctor. Common Causes and Treatments Our mouths are the gateways to […]

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The Solution for Your Fear and Anxiety in the Dental Office-Sedation Dentistry

All to often many patients put off going to the dentist because of prior negative experiences with their in office oral care.  This fear can be quite debilitating and many patients will endure much dental pain before reluctantly making an appointment for treatment.  It does not have to be this way.  Dr. Vlahos and his […]

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Invisalign-The Invisible Way to Straighten Your Teeth!

               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 […]

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February Is Children’s Dental Health Month

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 […]

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How missing teeth affect your overall oral health

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 […]

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