My name is Kyle Hornby and I am a Kitchener-Waterloo Dentist. Each week, I tackle subjects and answer FAQs to help raise the bar on dental health information available to the general public. Today, I'm going to discuss cavities and how to identify them. We have a lot of young families that come to our […]
"Should my child see a Children's Dentist in Kitchener?" Historically, children would receive dental cleanings, assessment and treatment at their Family Dentist. More recently, there has been a trend among General Dentists whereby more and more children are being referred to a Pediatric or Children's Dentist for fillings and other treatment. There has also been […]
Wisdom tooth extraction is a commonly recommended preventative procedure. This is most frequently recommended when the wisdom teeth (or 3rd molars) have become impacted and cannot properly erupt. Impaction is very common and typically occurs because a teenager does not have enough jaw space to allow for eruption. Impacted wisdom teeth are difficult to clean […]
In the past, patients would have failing teeth extracted and wait 4-6 months for healing to occur. Once the gums healed to a stable shape, they had their dentures made (these are called "delayed dentures"). There is no longer a need to go for months without teeth! Immediate complete dentures provide an immediate solution so […]
I have published my Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Family Dentist but it's fairly comprehensive. If you are hoping for some helpful tips in a much shorter article, look no further! Below I discuss some simple but invaluable strategies for ensuring your next Dentist in Kitchener is a great fit for you! When looking for […]
Bone Grafting in Dentistry A socket preservation graft is a type of bone graft used in Dentistry. This type of graft is used to fill an extraction socket with material that can heal into solid bone. A socket preservation bone graft must be placed at the time of tooth removal for best results. Avoiding post-extraction […]
With this brief article, I wanted to explore if and why dental crowns actually necessary for restoring certain teeth. Patients often respond to crown recommendations by asking if the treatment is really necessary. Crowns cost about $1,000 per tooth and dental insurance plans rarely subsidize more than 50% of the total cost. When we talk […]
Are you considering or pursuing Dentures in Kitchener, ON? I have written this article to provide a comprehensive guide to complete and partial dentures. If you read this before discussing denture options with your Kitchener Dentist, it will help you to better understand dentures. I sincerely hope that you find the content useful! Estimates suggest […]
Dental Bridges are a durable, non-removable tooth replacement option. They have a fantastic track record in dentistry and were the premiere tooth replacement solution prior to development of dental implant technology. While dental implants continue to gain in popularity, dental bridges still offer a fantastic solution for replacement of lost teeth. In certain situations, I […]
My name is Kyle Hornby and I am a Kitchener-Waterloo Dentist. Each week I tackle common dental topics to raise the bar on dental health knowledge available to the public. My overall goal is to help patients make more informed dental health choices. This week, I'd like to discuss Dental Implant treatment. Here we go! […]
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