Why is tooth extraction necessary? Your Kitchener Dentist may recommend tooth removal for a number of reasons. In most cases, the Dentist will discuss dental extraction of a tooth that can put your health at risk or when the tooth is not likely to last for much longer. Here are some of the reasons why […]
How do Dental Braces work? Patients at our Kitchener Dental Office ask about aligning their teeth commonly. Most patients want to know what to expect and how Dental Braces work. Well, Dental Braces apply pressure to make teeth move. The system includes metal brackets that bond to each tooth and a thin metal arch wire […]
I see patients commonly at my Kitchener Dental Office about cold sores, and if you suffer with them, you know just how painful they can be. Canker sores are a very common oral condition and affect the majority of the population from time to time. For some individuals, the frequency of developing canker sores is […]
I wanted to get into Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD or TMD) today as this condition affects a large percentage of the population. Some people experience a constant set of symptoms related to TMD while other experience symptoms only some of the time. Below, I will answer the 10 most common TMD Questions that we get […]
This week, I'm tackling frequently asked questions surrounding Cold Sores. Why do some people get them? Why do they recur? Can you prevent them? What's the best way to get rid of them? And, I'll answer many more questions along the way! Let's talk about Cold Sores... How do I know if I have a […]
Cold sores are a pesky and recurring problem for many patients. Cold sores are caused by Herpes Simple Virus 1 (HSV-1). Many people harbour HSV-1, but many will never experience a single cold sore in their lifetime. So, why do some people get cold sores while others don't? Well, HSV-1 remains dormant in the body […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has led to closure of all Ontario Dental Offices. Currently, Ontario Dentists are able only to provide emergency dental care. At some point, public health agencies will allow re-opening of Medical and Dental offices across the province. What will this all look like? While there is much to still be determined, I […]
For many patients, having their Dentist in Kitchener recommend tooth removal will produce some anxiety. Often times, the first patient a question will ask is "is there any way that I can save my tooth?". Generally, a tooth only needs to come out if your Kitchener Dentist deems that it cannot be repaired or if […]
Most people have been told by their Kitchener Dentist that it is good practice to brush their teeth 2-3 times per day and to floss at least once. And yet, many that commit to this routine still require treatment to repair teeth and fix gum defects as they age. So, there must be more to […]
We get a lot of questions at our Kitchener Dental Office from patients wanting to improve the appearance of their teeth. The fact is, people want straighter, whiter teeth and year-after-year increases in cosmetic dentistry spending show this. There are lots of options for aligning your teeth to give you a straighter smile. These options […]
Why is tooth extraction necessary? Your Kitchener Dentist may recommend tooth removal for a number of reasons. In most cases, the Dentist will discuss dental extraction of a tooth that can put your health at risk or when the tooth is not likely to last for much longer. Here are some of the reasons why […]
How do Dental Braces work? Patients at our Kitchener Dental Office ask about aligning their teeth commonly. Most patients want to know what to expect and how Dental Braces work. Well, Dental Braces apply pressure to make teeth move. The system includes metal brackets that bond to each tooth and a thin metal arch wire […]
I see patients commonly at my Kitchener Dental Office about cold sores, and if you suffer with them, you know just how painful they can be. Canker sores are a very common oral condition and affect the majority of the population from time to time. For some individuals, the frequency of developing canker sores is […]
I wanted to get into Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD or TMD) today as this condition affects a large percentage of the population. Some people experience a constant set of symptoms related to TMD while other experience symptoms only some of the time. Below, I will answer the 10 most common TMD Questions that we get […]
This week, I'm tackling frequently asked questions surrounding Cold Sores. Why do some people get them? Why do they recur? Can you prevent them? What's the best way to get rid of them? And, I'll answer many more questions along the way! Let's talk about Cold Sores... How do I know if I have a […]
Cold sores are a pesky and recurring problem for many patients. Cold sores are caused by Herpes Simple Virus 1 (HSV-1). Many people harbour HSV-1, but many will never experience a single cold sore in their lifetime. So, why do some people get cold sores while others don't? Well, HSV-1 remains dormant in the body […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has led to closure of all Ontario Dental Offices. Currently, Ontario Dentists are able only to provide emergency dental care. At some point, public health agencies will allow re-opening of Medical and Dental offices across the province. What will this all look like? While there is much to still be determined, I […]
For many patients, having their Dentist in Kitchener recommend tooth removal will produce some anxiety. Often times, the first patient a question will ask is "is there any way that I can save my tooth?". Generally, a tooth only needs to come out if your Kitchener Dentist deems that it cannot be repaired or if […]
Most people have been told by their Kitchener Dentist that it is good practice to brush their teeth 2-3 times per day and to floss at least once. And yet, many that commit to this routine still require treatment to repair teeth and fix gum defects as they age. So, there must be more to […]
We get a lot of questions at our Kitchener Dental Office from patients wanting to improve the appearance of their teeth. The fact is, people want straighter, whiter teeth and year-after-year increases in cosmetic dentistry spending show this. There are lots of options for aligning your teeth to give you a straighter smile. These options […]
