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 address whether or not smoking actually harms your teeth. Patients who smoke are aware of the health consequences. Contrary to what many people believe, smokers […]
Hydroxyapatite (high-drox-ee-ah-pah-tight) is the main building block in tooth enamel and dentin. Hydroxyapatite toothpastes deliver this main ingredient to your teeth to help them strengthen and remineralize on a daily basis. This can help to prevent dental cavities, or tooth decay. Fluoridated toothpastes like Colgate and Crest have long been considered the "Gold Standard" in […]
Electric toothbrushes gain in popularity each year. People feel that electric brushes get their teeth cleaner when compared to manual brushes. But, is this true? Are there dangers associated with using an electric brush and which type is best? Read on for some very helpful answers regarding electric toothbrushes! Is an Electric Toothbrush better than […]
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 […]
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