How Dental Inlays and Onlays Can Improve Your Smile?
Are you someone who avoids smiling when you get your photo taken? Or perhaps you cover your mouth when you laugh. Perhaps one of the most obvious signs that you need dental work is that you are embarrassed about the condition of your teeth. Maybe they are chipped or discoloured. Fortunately, porcelain inlays and onlays […]
What is Involved in Getting a Dental Implant?
So your dentist is suggesting that you get a dental implant, or maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while to perfect your smile, but do you know what’s really involved in having the implant put in? It might sound like a scary procedure but it doesn’t have to be. Getting a dental implant […]
Reasons Your Dentist Might Recommend a Tooth Extraction
You’ve had this tooth that’s been bugging you for a while, and you finally get an appointment to go see your dentist. During the appointment your dentist recommends that you have that tooth extracted. It may come as a shock to you that you need to completely lose a tooth, instead of just getting a […]
Reasons You Might Want a Dental Bridge!
Among the many solutions that your dentist might advise to improve your dental health and/or the appearance of your teeth, a dental bridge is one of the most common. Dental bridges are typically recommended when you have one to three missing teeth in a row. Bridges are literally meant to “bridge the gap” by providing […]
Who Should Seek Out TMJ Treatment
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome refers to a variety of medical problems that cause pain and/or stiffness in the jaw joint. TMJ syndrome can cause several mild to serious issues for those that have it including pain while speaking or chewing, ear pain, headaches, difficulty opening and closing the jaw, muscle spasms and tension in the […]
Can I Improve My Smile with Porcelain Veneers?
Maybe you have a big event like a wedding or family reunion coming up and you know there are going to be lots of pictures. Maybe you are just self-conscious about your smile in general because of uneven teeth, gaps or discolouration. Whatever the reason you are not totally satisfied with your smile, it is […]
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
Many patients become fearful when they hear their dentists use the words “root canal”, but the truth is that root canal treatment offers many advantages, and oftentimes it is the best course of action to save your natural teeth. What are the benefits of root canal treatment? Pain-Free Experience Part of the reason for the […]
Do You Need TMJ Treatment?
Many Canadians suffer from pain caused by temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) including pain in the jaw, headaches or earaches. Typically TMJ affects about twice as many women as it does men. What is TMJ? TMJ refers to a number of disorders associated with the TM joints or the joints located at each side of the head […]
Regain Your Confidence with Full Mouth Restoration
Has a history of dental trauma, illness or neglect left you with teeth that you would prefer to hide rather than show off in a smile? Missing, broken, stained or misshapen teeth don’t just look bad in photos. They can affect your overall health as well as your self-confidence. If you are ready to finally […]
Should I Have My Athletic Mouth Wear Made by a Dentist or is an Over the Counter Mouth Guard Good Enough?
If you are involved in any kind of sport where there is a chance that you might get hit in the mouth, then you know the importance of protecting your teeth. Many sports leagues nowadays require players to wear plastic mouth guards. You may have heard from some of your teammates that they have had […]
