You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup
I was reading an article about a trend among most women, especially those who have children. The article talked about how many women know that they need to take better care of themselves but often don’t. It turns out that many of us have [...]
Good-bye Sloppy Impressions. Hello to Our Scanner!
If you have ever had dental impressions, you know exactly how messy, uncomfortable, and gaggy they can be. But what you probably didn’t know is that when we take an impression of your teeth, this impression is sent to the lab with their driver, [...]
From Masks to N95 and Much More
Until COVID, most dentists and dental staff primarily relied only on regular (non N95) masks (often only level 1) and gloves. Most did not go beyond this basic level of protection and patients did not have an issue with having dental work performed under [...]
How COVID changed my Cosmetic Dentistry Practice
Six months ago seems like a lifetime away now. Looking back on how cosmetic dentistry was practiced and delivered to our patients, I am amazed at the number of ways I have changed how we do this now. In this blog, I will outline [...]
Eliminate TMJ Pain – Gone Forever
If you suffer from migraines, jaw pain, and other Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) symptoms, you are probably excited to learn that you can get permanent relief from your debilitating pain. There is a TMJ dental appliance, also called a Fixed or Removable Orthotic, that can [...]
How to Never Suffer From Migraines Again
“I first started having pain in my face, and around my jaw joint, around 25 years ago. It got worse, and then I got migraines, and these got so bad, I would hide in my closet since light of any kind made the migraines [...]
Common Treatment for TMJ That May Cause More Harm Than Good
TMJ is the term used for Temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can lead to pain, difficulty chewing, clicking and popping, headaches, locked jaw, and other issues. There are [...]
Many Causes of Facial Pain
Facial pain can be sharp or dull, achy or throbbing, constant or sporadic. There are many different reasons why a person can suffer from facial pain. Here are the most common ones: Injury or infection An injury to the face or teeth, or a [...]
Is It Really Sterilized?
In a dental office, ensuring that ALL instruments are sterilized is a key aspect of providing safety to all patients and staff at all times. In order to make sure that our sterilizer is effective and performing each and every time, we use a [...]
Does Your Mask Really Fit? The Importance of Fit Testing
All of us are trying to get back to our dental office operation while implementing new rules and protocols. We are all getting used to working with added PPE like face shields, gowns, and N95 masks. But one thing I am seeing is that [...]
Masks Are Single Use – Dental Office Safety
Due to shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), there is an alarming trend jeopardizing dental office safety where dentists and hygienists are re-using their masks. Some are placing a “Level 1” mask over their N95 respirator and keeping the N95 on, patient after patient, [...]
On a Lighter Note…Early Patient Feedback
As we slowly return to our dental office and maneuver through the new rules and regulations, we are asking our patients to share with us how they feel about coming into our office and the new changes we’ve had to implement. The overall patient [...]
The New Definition of Optimal Dentistry
One thing that has become critical to many of our patients in the last few years is the desire to be treated as a whole person. More and more people are getting frustrated with their current doctors and dentists, and looking to alternative treatments [...]
Your Safety and that of Our Team is Our Priority: How I Believe a Dental Office Should Be
If you haven’t read the previous blog called So Many Changes in Dentistry, check it out before reading this one since this is a continuation of the previous one. So to follow along with the previous blog and the different rules set out by [...]
So Many Changes In Dentistry
As you probably already know, there are many changes in dentistry that have been introduced to dental offices due to COVID-19. As the Ministry of Health and our governing body have been trying to figure out how to bring dentists back to work, it’s [...]
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update: What We Know About Re-opening To Help With Your Dental NeedsWe have received some more information from our Regulatory Body regarding the changes required before we return to our office. We still don’t have an actual date as to when we can re-open, [...]
COVID-19 impact on teeth cleaning
The Impact on Teeth Cleaning: Getting a your teeth cleaned after COVID-19 COVID-19 has resulted in many health issues and conditions that are not being addressed or are left untreated. Many patients have decided to delay treatment and many others will hold off longterm [...]
COVID-19 impact on teeth whitening
The Impact on Teeth Whitening: Getting a whiter smile after COVID-19 COVID-19 brought chaos to all of our lives. We have not only been stuck at home isolating, not working, unable to do any of usual activities, but we didn’t realize how much we [...]