Toothpaste is a standard part of at-home oral care for many people. It promotes oral hygiene by removing dental plaque and food from teeth and contains ingredients to suppress bad breath and fight tooth decay. In order to know what type of toothpaste is right for you, it's helpful to understand what's in it [...]
Everyone wants a bright, healthy smile and teeth whitening is a popular way to get one. If you’re thinking about whitening your teeth but still have some questions, then this blog is for you. These are the common questions asked at our Oakville dental clinic and our responses. If you still have some questions [...]
Root canal treatment is getting a lot of attention lately in part due to the "Root Cause" documentary. We wrote a two-part blog (Root Cause Analysis Part One and Root Cause Analysis Part Two) specifically about the research and ideas brought up in the film. In this blog, we answer common root canal questions that [...]
Why the first filling matters The first filling sets the stage for all future dental work and can result in problems later on. When a child (or anyone for that matter) requires a filling, and it’s their first filling, it is very important to discuss options, including the type of materials to be used [...]
Sometimes, patients are told they need surgery to correct alignment and bite issues. In some cases this is true, but not all positioning problems require surgery or extractions. We’ve helped to correct jaw and teeth alignment in many patients without surgery. Claire’s story A dentist advised Claire and her parents that she would need [...]
Mercury vapour is released from dental amalgam fillings when chewing, grinding, clenching, or simply rubbing something against your fillings. Mercury is toxic, it accumulates in the body, and ANY amount of mercury taken into the body is hazardous. How much mercury is in my mercury amalgam fillings? Dental amalgam, often referred to as mercury [...]
Do dental crowns last forever? That's a common question we get in our office. Many people expect their new crowns to last forever but that is rarely the case in most circumstances. Dental Crowns are Similar to Your Own Teeth Best way to look at this is to compare your [...]
Many patients come to our office concerned with the health of their mouth. Many keep getting cavities or have persistent gum disease and are worried about these ongoing issues. Mouth & Body Connection It is important to emphasize that your mouth is connected to your body and if there is bacteria present [...]
Invisalign clear aligners have become known and popular as an alternative to braces. They are clear trays (similar in look to whitening trays) that are worn instead of braces in order to straighten teeth. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a name for a system of clear trays that are custom made for [...]
First of all, what is a tooth cavity? It is a hole in a tooth that has been destroyed by bacteria. A cavity can be small, or giant, and destroy your tooth. So if you have a small cavity and don’t do anything about it, it grows!!! Yikes How to Heal a Tooth Cavity [...]
