Oakville dentist Dr. Agatha Bis offers info about tooth pain, symptoms, self diagnosis, at home care tips, and when it’s time to see your dentist.
The Impact on Mercury Fillings: Getting them Removed after COVID-19 Removing and replacing mercury fillings has been a long-standing discussion for many of our patients who are looking to get healthier and better. With the new regulations, and changes as we come back to our [...]
COVID-19 impact on dentistry There has been a lot of appropriate focus and concern regarding COVID-19 patients and the consequences of our health systems. “Flattening the curve” and social distancing is critical to delaying the spread and preventing our hospitals from being overrun. However, [...]
Big Changes in Dental Due to COVID-19 If you have ever had dental fillings, crowns, root canals, bridges, implants, or veneers, then you have had “restorative dentistry”. It is called ‘restorative’ because we remove what’s broken or decayed and ‘restore’ with another tooth-like material, like [...]
A Cavity is (Almost) Normal There are very few people who have never experienced at least one cavity in their lifetime. However, if you are one of the lucky ones who make it into adulthood without so much as a cavity, congratulations! But you’re not [...]
Think Your Child is Too Young for Orthodontic Treatment? Think Again Parents are often surprised when we recommend assessing their young child for orthodontics. Maybe they believe the common misconception about waiting for adult teeth before considering braces or other orthodontic procedures. But the [...]
Many people don’t have a dentist and find themselves in need of one in a hurry. Whether it's a dental emergency or just time to address aesthetic concerns, it’s essential to do research and find the right dentist for your situation and not necessarily [...]
TMJ stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint; the joint is located in front of the ear and connects the lower jaw to the skull. The TMJ is complex. It is capable of moving forward, backward, side to side, and is responsible for helping you talk, chew, [...]
"My tooth hurts. It must be a cavity!" Very common phrase heard in a dental office. Many people believe that if a tooth hurts, it must mean they have a cavity and, they also believe the reverse, that if a tooth doesn't hurt, [...]
If you get occasional jaw pain, and it's not bad enough to see your dentist, you may want to try some of these common home remedies. Warm and Cold Compresses If you suffer from muscle stiffness, try a warm compress for 10-12 [...]
Ear pain is most often caused by ear infections, changes in air pressure, wax build up, strep throat, sinus infection, or water trapped in the ear. But there are many other causes that often go undiagnosed and can lead to years of suffering and [...]
