Missing teeth can cause you to lose more than functionality; they can affect your confidence and self-esteem. There are many ways to replace missing teeth, and dental implants a great option. Receiving your implants can be a several-month long process, so it’s important to understand how they’re installed. If you’re interested in dental implants, your […]
We don’t usually plan to see our dentist outside of a scheduled exam or cleaning. Unfortunately, accidents happen and they can affect your dental health. Do you know what to do if you experience a dental emergency? Learn about 10 common dental emergencies, their causes, and what to do if they happen to you. 10 […]
Veneers are thin “shells” applied to the front of the teeth to give you the perfect smile you’ve always wanted. They’re primarily used to improve your teeth’ appearance and are a permanent way to fix unsightly problems with your smile, such as chipped, broken, discoloured, or smaller-than-average teeth. Each veneer is applied individually, so you […]
If you’ve ever had a partner sharing your bed tease you about snoring, you might have gotten a little red around the ears. But if it’s quite a severe complaint, and if there’s a real concern for your health in it, your snoring could be a symptom of a much deeper problem. Sleep apnea can […]
We all remember what visiting the dentist could be like when we were kids. Some of us were terrified of even going for a routine cleaning — and God forbid they should find a cavity to drill! Now that we’ve grown up, those of us with families face another challenge: how can we make the […]
Neck pain can make even the simplest daily tasks into tedious challenges. Many people don’t even know where their neck pain is coming from, making matters even more complicated. For instance, what if we told you the pain in your neck might result from temporomandibular joint (or TMJ) disorder? Not sure what TMJ is or […]
Having sensitive teeth can affect many people, but it can have wildly different causes. When a patient complains about sensitive teeth typically, it can be caused by issues with their gums or the surface of their teeth. But when a patient opts for teeth whitening, the cause, the prevention, and the treatment of sensitive teeth […]
Invisalign is the answer to many people’s prayers for an alternative to braces. They’re sleek, low-profile, and not uncomfortable. Unlike braces, they don’t stick out much. That means you don’t have to learn how to enunciate your words all over again. But there are some unique restrictions on your day-to-day worth knowing, especially when it […]
Father Time comes for us all. But sometimes he has the nerve to act before his appointment. As we age, we get smile lines and crows’ feet, which may not be a nice trophy for living your best life in your 40s, 50s, and 60+. Sometimes, our faces only need a youthful touch-up to give […]
What is Sedation Dentistry? For many people, trips to the dentist are uncomfortable and, in some cases, scary. Dental anxiety, or dental fear, is estimated to affect over 30% of the population, with over 10% of that suffering from extreme dental phobia. Sedation dentistry can effectively reduce patient anxiety, allowing you to relax during procedures […]
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