It’s generally acknowledged that many people (some reports state upwards of 25-30%) experience feelings of anxiety and dread about going to the dentist. You might even be one of them. Dental sedation can help you overcome your fear. The problem is, that fear is spilling over into other areas of your life. By not having your […]
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Most people think of travelling for only during the summer. But with winter breaks and the holidays just around the corner, many families and folks take off to get away during the winter months too. The last thing ANYONE wants to think about when they’re on vacation is sudden dental issues when travelling. Even the
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If you happen to have a child who needs braces sooner rather than later, metal brackets aren’t your only option. There’s one more to consider and this might just be what you and your dentist agree is the best solution for your child. Invisalign Teen works the same way as regular Invisalign does, except it’s specifically
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Do you or someone you love grind their teeth? If so, you’re joining over 610,000 people worldwide struggling with the same issue! According to the Canadian Sleep Society, about eight percent of adults and 14 percent of kids report grinding their teeth a few times a week. It’s called ‘bruxism’ and can be linked to
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“To know what you know and to know what you don’t know, that is real wisdom.” – Confucius There are a lot of myths surrounding “wisdom teeth”, some true and some not-so-true. For example, did you know that 35% of the population is actually born without them? The debate goes on as to whether this
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With the holiday season and all the gift giving over, now is the time to take a minute and think about something for you. A beautiful smile! You know you have a problem with having crooked teeth. You’ve been meaning to have it taken care of but the thought of wearing braces just doesn’t excite
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Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. As one might expect, it is very useful to restore the mineral qualities of tooth enamel. Fluoride has been so helpful for oral health and maintenance that some cities add small amounts to drinking water. It is generally safe in small quantities, and little is needed for dental fluoride
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We’ve been covering the various types of braces available in the last several series of blog posts. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention one final option – lingual braces! Lingual braces are another great alternative to traditional braces as they are placed behind the teeth. This means that they look and operate like traditional
Our last few blog posts have covered the various types of braces available, should you (or your child) have a desire for straighter teeth. So far we’ve covered the metal brackets every one associates with “braces” when they think of them and ceramic options. While we won’t know which option is best for you or
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You may be waiting on your child to let go of those baby teeth so that they can come in for an orthodontic exam. You may have a young adult who is ready for an orthodontic exam now and you want to be informed before making the appointment. You may be exploring options for yourself.
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