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Radiation Safety in Kid’s Dentistry

Taking x-rays is really helpful for finding issues with teeth below the surface and finding them early enough to be fixed before major damage has been done to the tooth. Taking x-rays does require a patient to be exposed to radiation – even though it is for a short period of time. Many ...

What’s Causing My Dry Mouth?

When you have a dry mouth, you might find that you’re more thirsty than normal, or you feel like you always have bad breath - but do you know what’s causing that dry feeling? There could be a few reasons you’re experiencing dry mouth, and you might even be able to help alleviate some of the ...

Do I Need Fluoride Treatment?

Growing up, you likely remember receiving regular fluoride treatments. You may even remember being able to request a particular flavour for the procedure! But lately, you’ve noticed you haven’t been getting fluoride treatments during your regular dental checkups . Wondering why? ...

Is it safe to have dental work while pregnant?

Taking care of our teeth is an important part of our overall health, but when you’re pregnant, you may have worries that the process of cleaning your teeth or the products used could be harmful to you and your baby. Here’s what you need to know about going to your Stoney Creek ...

How to Properly Take Care of Your Toothbrush

Excellent oral hygiene involves more than brushing and flossing regularly – it also includes practicing proper toothbrush care. The following are some easy toothbrush care tips that you should keep in mind when cleaning, storing, and replacing your toothbrush. Toothbrush Cleaning ...

Teeth Stains and Discolouration

As much as we might try, everyday life can really stain our teeth. From the foods we eat to what we’re drinking, there are so many things that can harm our teeth and keep our smile from looking its best. Sometimes stains aren’t just about the food we eat, though, and there could be ...

Complete Home Tooth Care Guide

It wasn’t so long ago that it was thought that losing one’s teeth was just a normal part of ageing. But thank goodness we don’t buy into that anymore! With proper care, our teeth can last a lifetime. And that’s good news – because healthy teeth and gums are about ...

Enamel Erosion & Your Dental Health

Many of us are familiar with the enamel on our teeth being the strongest substance in our bodies, but we are less familiar with the signs that the enamel on our teeth is starting to break down or become eroded. Certain habits, foods , and even medical conditions can cause the enamel on our ...

Expert Tips to Follow for Pain-Free Dentistry

Proper dental hygiene is critical to preventing many other medical conditions. However, visiting the dentist can cause an emotional response in a lot of people. For some people, it makes them anxious; for others, they dread the sounds and associate a trip to the dentist with discomfort. At ...

Common Wisdom Teeth Removal Questions

Wisdom teeth are the four permanent teeth located at the back corners of your mouth and erupt in adults between the ages of 17 and 25. Wisdom tooth removal is the surgical procedure to remove one or more of the wisdom teeth that may not have enough room to grow and may be causing pain. If you ...

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