When it comes to dental procedures, many patients worry about the cost and whether their insurance will cover them. It’s always worse to have an unforeseen expense, so here are some costs you can expect for common dental procedures, as well as some options for insurance coverage. In Canada, our universal healthcare unfortunately doesn’t extend [...]
Those who provide family dental services commonly see cases of receding gums. Receding gums are a dental condition in which your gums begin to pull back from the surface of your tooth. Over time, this can expose the root of the tooth, which can be quite serious and cause pain and sensitivity. If you suspect you [...]
Many patients are concerned that their dental implants may be causing headaches. Headaches are often related to dental issues, so it is natural to be concerned, especially if the headaches started just after you had an implant put in. Dental implants, usually made of titanium, are metal posts which are surgically implanted into the [...]
Invisalign braces have become a very popular and successful way to straighten teeth. Invisalign treatment requires the patient to wear clear plastic aligner trays over their teeth. These trays are custom made according to your dentist’s measurements, and are designed to straighten your teeth over time. Like traditional braces, aligners work to shift your teeth into [...]
The New Year is a great time to reset and refresh lots of important aspects of your life. Your oral health should definitely be high on the list! Taking good care of our teeth and gums is sometimes easy to neglect. This new year, try making some easy to stick to resolutions for your [...]
Teething is a dreaded time for many parents. The arrival of your child’s first teeth is usually accompanied by red or swollen gums, excessive drooling, and a rash around the cheeks and face. The discomfort experienced by children teething also leads to difficulty sleeping, and generally being irritable and unsettled. This is all hard [...]
When it comes to traditional vs. electric dental devices, you’ll have people on one side who swear by their electric toothbrushes and waterpiks, and those on the other side who just don’t think it makes a difference. But what are the real pros and cons of going electric, versus sticking with traditional? Electric Electric [...]
Porcelain veneers are one of the best and most effective ways to improve the appearance of your smile. Of all the cosmetic dentistry procedures, veneers yield some of the best results when it comes to getting a straight, white smile. Once your veneers are in, you’ll want to give them the best possible care to keep [...]
The health of your mouth and teeth play an important role in your overall health. Studies have found that there is a strong connection between your oral health and systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and premature births Your overall health is dependent on how healthy your teeth and gums are. Therefore, [...]
