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 […]
I have been providing Dental Crowns in Kitchener for almost a decade. Dental Crowns are a routine service provided by Family Dentists. While patients have a great understanding of what a dental filling is and what it does, the topic of dental crowns is far less familiar. Patients often ask, "how is the crown better […]
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 […]
Tooth pain and sensitivity are the most common problems people tell us about at their regular check-up appointment. Persistent sensitivity is unpleasant and can be demoralizing to patients if it lasts long-term. Luckily, there are simple ways to determine the source of pain. And, even better still, many of the solutions for dental pain involve […]
Regular dental cleanings are a super-critical part of keeping your oral and overall health on point. Unfortunately, we can't reach very far under our gums with toothbrushes, floss and other tools we use at home. Over time, harmful, pro-inflammatory food debris, plaque and bacteria build up under the gums. We see a lot of new […]
This article is about something that most parents will experience at some point with their little gem. Kids have accidents and hit their teeth from time to time. Sometimes, the trauma is light - that is, the tooth is not loose as a result of the accident. However, when they hit their teeth hard (from […]
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 […]
When a patient breaks a tooth, often (but not always) a crown is needed to properly repair it. "But, can't you just fill it?", or "just use your best cement..." are questions and comments I often hear. Generally, the need for dental crowns depends on a few things. They are: The amount of remaining natural […]
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