One of the most common treatments in all of Children's Dentistry is Orthodontic Tooth Alignment. Undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign requires that your teenager raise the bar with their home care efforts. We're talking more cleaning time and a whole new tool belt of cleaning instruments! So, what are the risks of not […]
Brushing your teeth daily is the foundation of oral health. There are many people that don't floss or who floss irregularly. However, you'd be hard-pressed to find somebody that doesn't brush at least once a day. Brushing your teeth removes plaque from your teeth before it hardens into tartar. It also, provides you with fresh […]
There are lots of common symptoms in Dentistry. From an unprovoked toothache to cold sensitivity to biting pain, your Kitchener Dentist will have the ability to interpret them all. This typically leads to a diagnosis and treatment, where necessary. Sometimes, we get lucky and no invasive treatment is necessary. Other times, your Family Dentist will […]
As I've discussed in previous blog posts, cavities typically don't cause pain or sensitivity. However, tooth pain or sensitivity is a common chief complaint from patients. Dentists go through many tests to find out the cause of pain. We do this to arrive at a solution so that our patients can be comfortable. Sometimes, the […]
Wisdom Teeth (or third molars) are sort of like tonsils. Both are removed as a preventive measure and the incidence of removal is so high, people have come to assume it as necessary. They have come to see wisdom tooth removal as part of growing up. In many cases, wisdom teeth get "stuck" while erupting. […]
Patients develop beliefs about their teeth, gums, and necessary treatment based on what they hear from their Kitchener Family Dentist, their family, friends and from media. Often, these sources provide them with a decent understanding about teeth and gums. Occasionally, they develop beliefs based on misinformation. Each month, I will address a commonly held misconception […]
At any given time, there are lots of people looking for a new dentist. Common reasons include moving to a new city, a long-time dentist retiring, or simply getting back to the Dentist after a layoff from dental care. Well, it certainly helps that we live in the "information era". Specifically, we can quickly and […]
Root canal treatment is widely misunderstood. Pop-culture has contributed to this by portraying root canal treatment as an extremely painful procedure. In addition, the procedure and its indications are not typically well understood by patients. Patients deserve a sound understanding with respect to why they need treatment. They should also understand benefits associated with root […]
Do cavities hurt? Most patients assume that cavities are painful. And, why wouldn't they? There are many references to tooth pain and pain associated with dental treatment in popular culture. But, in fact, the truth is quite different. Many patients often note their surprise at having one or more cavities. Most commonly, the reason cited […]
Night Guards are an acrylic padding that fit over your teeth while you sleep. These devices help patients protect oral structures during nighttime tooth grinding. Patients who grind their teeth experience deterioration of teeth, gums and jaw over time if they do not wear a night guard. Below is a list of specific symptoms and […]
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