Do you feel like your dentist takes too many dental xrays? Are you concerned with radiation exposure and think you can skip having dental xrays taken? Check out this blog to find out what dentists look for on your rays to help keep you stay healthy. Dental Xrays check for more than Cavities [...]
Did your dentist tell you that you have lots of cavities? Are you surprised? Do you feel like that's not possible, and that your teeth are fine and don't require any dental treatment? I have Cavities? There are many times when a patient is surprised that they have a lot of cavities. [...]
If you get food stuck between teeth after you eat in one area of your mouth, it can be very irritating and even embarrassing, especially if you are out for dinner with your friends or clients. There are some common causes for this and most are easily fixed. Common Causes of Food [...]
A common question we get is: "why do I still get cavities if I brush my teeth?". Many people think that brushing is enough to prevent all cavities. But there are many other reasons cavities form. Brushing and Flossing Lack of proper and frequent brushing and flossing (a waterpick can [...]
When a dentist tells you that you need a dental crown, and you find out how much money it costs to do a crown, many people ask: "why can't you just fill it instead?". But "filling" a tooth that really needs a crown is kind of like getting a facial when you need [...]
Sometimes, we get weird questions from our patients that I wonder if they are just trying to make me laugh or if they are truly serious. Here are the top 5 weird questions we get from people. Can you pull all my teeth and give me dentures? This is actually quite [...]
If you are thinking of bleaching teeth for your teenager, consider this. There are over-the-counter products that contain “bleaching” agents to help whiten your teeth. It might be tempting to let your kids try one of those products because well, let’s face it, they are way less expensive than getting it done [...]
Tooth sealants are a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth. How are Tooth Sealants applied? [...]
So you have tried a whitening toothpaste and it didn't work? All toothpastes help remove surface stains through mild abrasives. Some whitening toothpastes contain gentle polishing or chemical agents that provide additional stain removal. But if you are after more than just stain removal, if you really want to change to colour [...]
How often should you see your Oakville Dentist? Most common question EVER!!! :) And the answer is…….. As often as we tell you. Haha Listen, I know that some of you think, every 3 months or every 4 months is too often!!! Or maybe even 6 months is too frequent for many [...]
