Just a short post today from your Kitchener Dentist to discuss treatment for loose teeth. A tooth can be loose for a number of reasons but typically, all of these reasons relate to bone loss around the tooth. There are 3 main causes of this bone loss: Infection or abscess originating from inside a tooth. […]
Patients often ask me, "How much do Dental Implants cost?". Dental Implants have become tremendously popular over the past 20 years. They have been marketed as the "gold standard" in tooth replacement dentistry. While implant treatment can provide a reliable replacement for missing teeth, treatment costs vary widely. Patients often ask why this is so. […]
Kitchener Dentists perform root canal treatment commonly. Popular culture has contributed to root canal therapy being one of the most feared medical/dental procedures out there. However, root canal therapy commonly relieves severe and unremitting pain. What causes this pain and when are root canal treatments indicated? This week, my aim is to answer these questions! […]
As a Kitchener Dentist, I see at least 2 patients each day to repair a broken tooth. Often, I will hear a request like, "use your best cement!" or "make sure to make it's really strong!". People want durable solutions and they deserve durable solutions. In some cases, however, a simple filling won't hold up […]
Xerostomia, which is commonly known as "dry mouth", affects many people. As a Kitchener Dentist, I see patients every day who suffer from a low saliva flow. Their mouths tend to be very dry and this results in lower clearance of food and plaque from around teeth and gums. This can cause gum inflammation, gum […]
As a Kitchener Dentist, a lot of patients ask what is better: bridges or dental implants. Yesterday, I discussed scenarios in which dental bridges win out over dental implants for long-term durability and value. Today, let's chat about when a dental implant is the clear choice over a bridge! If you are missing one or […]
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may ask your Kitchener Dentist whether an implant or dental bridge is better for you. With advances in implant dentistry, many assume that dental implants are the "gold standard" option. This is absolutely not the case. Dental Implants are a better option in some circumstances but […]
As a Kitchener Dentist, I get a lot of questions about how long different restorative treatments will last. Let's face it, Dentistry is costly and people should be getting value for the money they spend. So how long should your dental fillings last and is the answer the same for every person? Let's explore some […]
As a Kitchener Dentist, I get asked at least once each day: "Do I really need to floss?". Flossing is harder to do on autopilot compared to brushing your teeth. And, people report discomfort, soreness and bleeding of gums following flossing. The key is, if you floss daily, that discomfort and bleeding goes away. So, […]
As a Kitchener Dentist, I see patients every day with decayed teeth, infected teeth and badly broken teeth. There is always a solution for bringing these teeth back to a state of health. However, sometimes fixing a tooth does not guarantee that the investment will last long-term. For example, I saw a patient last week […]
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