Blog Posts

Common Dental Emergencies & How to Avoid Them

Although you may try to avoid them as much as possible, dental emergencies do happen. While it’s a lot easier said than done, if a dental emergency does arise, try not to panic! Instead, follow the tips and tricks below about common dental emergencies, including how to avoid and fix ...

How Long Does it Take Invisalign to Work?

On average, Invisalign takes about 12 months to straighten a patient’s smile (that’s half the amount of time as traditional braces!), but you still need to keep in mind that every patient is different. Invisalign braces are a modern alternative to metal braces. They can be used for slight ...

Is Mouthwash Necessary For Oral Hygiene Routine?

While most of us know and understand that brushing our teeth regularly is important for overall oral health and hygiene, you might not be sure about using mouthwash. Is mouthwash a necessary part of good oral hygiene? Watching commercials and advertisements would make you believe yes – ...

Dental Implants vs. Bridges: Pros & Cons

As much as we may try to avoid it, sometimes we need to have teeth pulled because they are cracked, rotting or otherwise can’t be saved. When that happens, your Stoney Creek dentist will discuss options for replacing the teeth that have to be pulled out. If you don’t select to have any ...

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 ...

Dental PPE Explained: How Your Dentist Keeps You Safe

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 ...