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)
What are Ortho-Spacers and Why are They Used? Ortho-spacers (or “space maintainers”) are temporary dental appliances used to maintain a separation between teeth…
Dental research has a new area of investigation: the role of Vitamin D in the development of prenatal teeth, and how that development might be…
When should dental care begin? A baby’s dental care should begin even before their teeth have appeared. Care begins with cleaning the baby’s…
The world at the moment is deeply concerned about the current and future impacts of a new viral respiratory disease, called “COVID-19”. This blog…
The connection between oral health and overall heath is perhaps nowhere clearer than in the case of diabetes. Diabetics are at a higher risk of…
As is so often the case, evidence again appears emphasizing that oral health is just one part of overall health. In this case, low thyroid…
The old adage, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” applies in some ways to the topic of oral care for the elderly…
Legality in Ontario some snacks and something to smoke. party on. At the moment (September 2019) cannabis products in edible form (“edibles”) are illegal in…
What is Periodontal Health? Our teeth are held in our mouths by a collection of tissues, fibres, mineral-like surfaces, and bones. Collectively, this matrix…
Food Guide History Canada’s Food Guide has been around since 1942, and in that time has undergone numerous revisions. Throughout the years, the Food…
What is Erosive Tooth Wear? The term “erosive tooth wear” broadly describes various types of loss of tooth enamel. Significant erosive tooth wear occurs in…
Marijuana leaves Cannabis Use in Ontario With some forms of marijuana use now legal in Canada, and with the individual provinces setting specific regulations, it…
What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? While “temporomandibular joint disorder” (or “TMD”) is a mouthful to pronounce, it’s actually a simple concept: it’s a…
Sucrose The world is complicated, and growing more so all the time. Complication applies to the sweeteners we find in our foods as well: many…
Eating disorders affect the whole body, and impact oral health as a part of overall health. In addition to negative overall health effects, eating disorders…
Anxiety, fears, and phobias The anxieties of being a dental patient begin before even going to the dentist: many people balk at visiting a dentist…
Safety concerns During pregnancy, women are particularly attuned to health matters, and dental considerations included. Fortunately, relatively few dental procedures need to be handled differently…
“Biodentistry” broadly aims to minimize the introduction of strong chemicals to the mouth, to avoid unnecessary uses of interventions such as antibiotics, and to consider…
Looking for a dentist does not need to be difficult, but there are a few things to bear in mind. As you look, consider both…
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…
