What can dental x-rays do? Dental x-rays, or radiographs, allow a dentist to see dental conditions not visible to the unaided eye. Although visual inspection by a skilled dentist can reveal many things, x-rays can additionally show: Areas of tooth decay that are very small, between teeth, or under fillings Infections in…(Read More)
The supporting matrix The first thing to remember when thinking of proper care of dental implants is that they are in important ways more like…
All kinds of patients turn to orthodontic care when it comes to fixing unsightly curved, jagged, or missing teeth that can affect a person’s…
The key to healthy teeth and gums is proper plaque removal every day. This article will help you to brushing techniques. Brush your teeth, gums…
Healing with medicinal plants is as old as mankind itself. Herbal medications are typically made from plants, herbs, roots and are known as Complementary Alternative…
We understand that Marijuana (Cannabis) is no longer a stigma in society and has become more popular than ever. With the pending new laws that…
What are dental veneers? Dental veneers, introduced in 1983, are a relatively new technique that provides an excellent means of improving the look of discoloured…
What are dental implants? Dental implants are rods, usually made of threaded titanium, that is screwed into holes that are drilled into the upper or…
IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF A GROWING ORAL PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM? In today’s world more and more people are using marijuana, but do they…
Have you ever had that burning, itching, painful feeling around the lip area and wonder if you should keep your dental appointment? These are the…
IN OUR ETOBICOKE DENTAL OFFICE WE RECOGNIZE THE EFFECTS SYSTEMIC MEDICATIONS HAVE ON THE OSSEOINTEGRATION OF IMPLANTS An implant is a screw like a post…
In this video, Dr. Simon Yu, a medical doctor of internal medicine from St. Louis, describes his approach to holistic medicine at the Breast Cancer…
Breast Cancer Prevention and Oral Health Bruce Wylde (B.Sc. Hons., DHMHS) is a holistic practitioner who sees a connection between general holistic practice and…
It’s something most of us have experienced at one time or another: after brushing or flossing we see a bit of blood in the…
What can dental x-rays do? Dental x-rays, or radiographs, allow a dentist to see dental conditions not visible to the unaided eye. Although…
Xerostomia, also known as “dry mouth”, or “dry mouth syndrome”, is a major factor in dental health. Dry mouth has numerous detrimental effects that need…
Getting used to the look and feel of dentures New dentures can feel uncomfortable or loose in the mouth, and it takes time for the…
Dentures are nothing new, but have come a long way dead-mens-teeth-a-history-of-dentures Today’s dentures use the most modern materials…
The dental care needs of the elderly are not very different from those of other adults, but they are complicated by a number of impairments…
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (or “Early Childhood Caries”) is caused by precisely the same things as any other tooth decay: acidity produced by bacterial action…
What is a root canal? A “root canal”, also known as an “endodontic treatment”, is a dental procedure that removes inflamed or infected tooth pulp…
Causes of temperature sensitive teeth Teeth that give pain when exposed to heat or cold are a common dental ailment. Ordinary wear and tear, exposed…
Many sports include some risk of physical injury, and included in that risk is the chance that teeth will be injured. The primary means of…
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants (sometimes called “pit and fissure sealants”) are a means of covering the small crevices and fissures in teeth so…
What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars to appear in the mouth. They usually arrive in one’s late teens…
The enamel protecting our teeth—primarily made up of calcium hydroxylapatite and calcium fluorapatite—is a remarkable substance. The hardest substance in our bodies, it…
Whether legal or illegal, marijuana use has detrimental effects on oral health that have been confirmed by research. The detrimental effects include increased risks of…
Lots of foods and beverages can stain teeth. It’s useful to know which they are, and, because it’s almost impossible to list them…
What are e-cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes (or “e-cigarettes”) are electronic devices that take an “e-liquid” composed of diluent fluid, nicotine, and a flavoring…
Most adults remember their early experiences at the dentist. If you do, what kind of memories do you have? Now, think ahead to the experience…
Bad breath is insidious: it can harm your romantic life and your work life, it can signal problems with your health, and you might not…
