Blog Posts

Is a Waterpik better than Flossing? (pros & cons)

Every time you visit your Stoney Creek dentist , you know you’re going to be asked about whether you’re flossing and how often you do it. While most of us are accustomed to brushing our teeth a couple of times a day, we often either forget to floss, are in a hurry, or genuinely do not like ...

What Is PPE in Dentistry?

Due to COVID-19, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has increased in importance. Now, PPE, including face masks, gloves, and face shields, is commonly being used by workers on the frontline.  Since COVID-19 is transmitted largely through droplets from coughing and sneezing, ...

Why Brushing & Flossing is Important During Lockdowns

Because of the government’s restrictions placed on essential services due to COVID-19, non-emergency dental treatments have been put on hold for patients Ontario-wide. There’s an inability to complete social distancing in dentistry and a difficulty securing a reasonable supply of ...

The 4 Biggest Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Long gone are the days when you had to suffer from a smile you weren’t happy with. Now, cosmetic dentistry has opened the floodgates to achieving a smile you’re proud to show off. From teeth whitening and dental veneers to inlays and onlays, patients’ lives are improved ...

How Often Should You Get a Dental Cleaning?

Regardless of how you feel about visiting the dentist, regular dental cleaning appointments are necessary for optimal dental hygiene. Wondering how often you should be getting professional teeth cleaning and what will happen if you don’t? We’ve got the answers for you here. The ...

Smarter Dental Care Thanks to the iTero Element Machine

iTero Element Scanner

Here at Stoney Creek Dental , we are always looking for new ways to serve our patients. We recently invested in an advanced scanning technology, the iTero Elements Scanner. This device comes with a High-Definition, 21.5-inch Multi-touch Display, which will provide patients with the ability to ...

5 Best Home Remedies for a Toothache (reduce tooth pain)

If you’ve ever had a toothache , then you know how all-consuming the pain can be. The good news is that while you wait for an appointment with your dentist, there are some things you can do for short-term relief. Here are our top five: Cold Compress One of the easiest things ...

Suffering from Dental Phobia? Here Are 4 Solutions

Although routine for most people, a trip to the dentist can invoke fear, panic and anxiety in countless others. Here at Stoney Creek Dental , we work hard to make a dental appointment as stress-free and comfortable as possible. And that goes for patients with dental phobia or a fear of the ...

The Importance of Oral Hygiene as We Age

Taking care of our teeth becomes more important than ever in our senior years.  As we age, our oral health becomes more difficult to maintain because of medications or certain medical disorders. We’re also more at risk of developing cavities and tooth decay.  To help ...

Myths About Gum Care & Dental Hygiene

In case you’re wondering, leading dental organizations estimate that approximately three out of four people suffer from some form of gum disease, whether mild gingivitis to more severe forms known as periodontitis. Despite this prevalence, approximately only three percent of these people ...