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Why Veneers?

Why a veneer? Veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns in many situations. They provide a much more conservative approach to changing a tooth’s color, size or shape. Veneers can mask undesirable...

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What is Invisalign

Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made specifically for your teeth. As you replace each aligner every two weeks, your teeth will move –...

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Look 6 Years Young by Brushing and Flossing

Watch this episode of Dr. Oz. This information may come as a surprise to some. http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/whats-your-realage?video=18589

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Sports Guard. Do You Need One?

What is a Sports Guard? A Sports guard is also known as a mouth guard or mouth protector.  It is worn on top of your teeth to protect them from force or pressure to the face. They are important for...

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Toothache. When should you see your dentist?

What causes a toothache? Toothache or tooth pain usually occurs when the tooth’s nerve is irritated.  There are other causes such as dental infections, gum disease, plaque buildup, tooth decay, injury...

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Bone Loss – Dental Effects

Causes of Bone Loss Bone loss that occurs as a result of dental issues is commonly due to a of loss of teeth and ongoing periodontitis. Periodontitis occurs when there is bone loss around the teeth....

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Why Are Dental X-Rays Needed?

Why Are Dental X-Rays Needed? XRays Many patients often wonder why dentists need to take x-rays when they feel no pain or feel there is nothing wrong with their mouth. Taking dental x-rays helps...

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All-on-4 Dental Implants

What does All on 4 dental implants mean for you? The All on 4 dental implants treatment option is gaining popularity.  Advances in implant dentistry now make it possible to eat what you want and when...

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Smile Makeover in Mississauga

What is a Smile Makeover? A smile makeover involves treatment that focuses on improving the appearance of your smile through one or more cosmetic procedures.  A smile makeover is often done for...

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Gum Shaping Can Help To Improve Your Smile!

What is Gum Shaping? Gum shaping may also be referred to as gum contouring, tissue sculpting or a gum lift as well. If your gum covers too much or too little of your teeth and you are not happy with...

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Diastema – Learn How You Can Close The Gap

What is a diastema? A diastema is a gap or space between two teeth. It is also referred to as a gap tooth or gapped tooth. They usually occur between two top teeth but they can occur elsewhere....

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Do you need a dental night guard?

Do you wake up with a sore jaw frequently? How about a dull headache or pain in your teeth? These are possible signs that you may be grinding your teeth, a condition referred to as bruxism. This...

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Do You Have Gum Recession?

What is gum recession? When the edge of the gum tissue that wraps around the teeth reduces or recedes, this is called gum or gingival recession. Gum recession may be mild, moderate or severe. In mild...

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What Is Gum Grafting?

What is Gum Grafting? Gum grafting is often used to protect your teeth from dental erosion, improve your smile and fix areas of gum recession. Sometimes a gum graft is used for cosmetic purposes to...

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Benefits of a Denture Therapist

What is a Denture Therapist? A denture therapist, also known as a denturist, is a health professional who provides denture related care. They will normally work alongside other dental health...

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Implant Overdentures Can Improve Your Life

What are implant overdentures? Implant Overdentures are replacement teeth that are retained by dental implants. Overdentures are made to help patients who need options to replace a few teeth or to...

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Learn The Correct Toothbrushing Technique

What is the benefit of using the correct toothbrushing technique? You may have brushed your teeth a certain way for most of your life without any issues. You may have never had a cavity in your life as...

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What Causes Bad Breath?

Bad Breath / Halitosis Bad breath is also referred to as halitosis and is usually a result of poor oral health and the type of food consumed. Some bad breath is temporary and may go away when certain...

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What is Abfraction And What Can Be Done?

What is Abfraction? Dental abfraction results in a notch at the gum line or even under the gum line in some cases. This notch is due to losing the outer layer of enamel. When a large portion of enamel...

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Gap Teeth – Porcelain Veneer Treatment

Gap Teeth / Diastema Gap teeth is a term used to describe a space between two teeth. In the dental world, this is referred to as a diastema. There is no minimum space required between teeth, for it to...

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