As a Dentist in Kitchener, I see many new patients who come to us looking for ways to improve their denture. "It never quite fit the way I wanted it to" or "I can't get it to stay in one place when I eat" are things we commonly hear. So how can you get a […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Kitchener Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss whether or not gum grafts fail. In doing so, I'll outline potential reasons for treatment complications and adverse outcomes. So, I'll be rolling […]
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 how dental treatment costs are set. Patients often wonder who determines treatment costs and if their is some degree of standardization from office to […]
Has your Kitchener Dentist discussed gum grafting with you at some point? Dentists recommend Gum Grafts to treat gum recession and gum recession is extremely common. But is grafting helpful? What is a gum graft and what happens if you don't proceed with a recommended graft? Let's talk a bit about this so you can […]
In the past few weeks, I've had some great questions about wisdom teeth (third molars) at my practice. So, for a few posts over the coming week or so, I'm going to try to give some great information about wisdom teeth. What are they? When do they come in? What problems come with wisdom tooth […]
Tooth whitening is in high demand these days. People want a whiter, brighter smile and tooth whitening is a fairly simple and low-cost way to achieve it. So, is tooth whitening safe or can it harm your teeth and gums? It's a common question and a really important one. Let me break down tooth whitening […]
As a Kitchener Dentist, I often field the following question: "Will my dental insurance cover implants?" One of the main factors determining treatment plan acceptance by patients is whether or not their insurance will cover a recommended procedure. Some dental insurance plans cover only basic or routine procedures like cleanings, check-ups, dental fillings, extractions and […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Kitchener Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss gum disease and bone loss around teeth, and whether this condition is reversible or not. "Can dental bone loss be reversed?". Many patients […]
Dental Bridges have a long and successful history as a durable and non-removable tooth replacement option. They cost about half as much as dental implants and tend to have fewer complications, overall. When presenting this treatment option to patients, many ask "How do Dental Bridges work?". Today I'd like to discuss Dental Bridges and their […]
I am a Dentist in Kitchener, ON, and each week I like to explore a question that I commonly get at my Kitchener Family Dental office. This week, I'd like to discuss address whether or not you can whiten dental crowns. Teeth whitening has become a multi-billion dollar industry and each year, Canadians spend more […]
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