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 […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss the safety of charcoal activated toothpaste. In the last 4-5 years, there has been a rise in popularity or natural or "home remedy" methods […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss what cavities are, how they form, and what you can do to prevent them. Cavity repair is by far the most common treatment delivered […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Kitchener Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to outline how dental crowns work and under what circumstances they're necessary. Patients often want to know more about Dental Crowns, especially how crowning their […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Kitchener Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss whether or not gum grafts fail. In doing so, I'll outline potential reasons for treatment complications and adverse outcomes. So, I'll be rolling […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss how dental treatment costs are set. Patients often wonder who determines treatment costs and if their is some degree of standardization from office to […]
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 […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss the safety of charcoal activated toothpaste. In the last 4-5 years, there has been a rise in popularity or natural or "home remedy" methods […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss what cavities are, how they form, and what you can do to prevent them. Cavity repair is by far the most common treatment delivered […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Kitchener Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to outline how dental crowns work and under what circumstances they're necessary. Patients often want to know more about Dental Crowns, especially how crowning their […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Kitchener Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss whether or not gum grafts fail. In doing so, I'll outline potential reasons for treatment complications and adverse outcomes. So, I'll be rolling […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss how dental treatment costs are set. Patients often wonder who determines treatment costs and if their is some degree of standardization from office to […]
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