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Despite what we know about dental decay, how it starts, how it progresses and how it can be treated, the most important aspect is still its prevention. Once dental decay, or caries, progresses beyond a certain point, the tooth structure is irreversibly lost. If a tooth needs to be filled (or even removed), any replacement for…
Dr. Wong has gum disease. There, I said it. While it may sound ludicrous that a dentist may have gum disease, a better understanding of the disease will quickly make it plausible. And while dentistry has reached a pretty high level of understanding of the processes, we are still stymied by many of the facets…
Well, if this ain’t the holy grail of questions… The answer to that age-old question of how best to brush your teeth has not changed since brushing of teeth began, and it is this: whatever method gets the plaque off without damaging the teeth/gums. In an age of slick promotion and easy one-step fixes,…
Cavities in people with good oral hygiene is not as rare as one may think. These can be broken down into two categories: the cavities in the pits and fissures of teeth, and decay in between the teeth. The cavities that develop in the grooves (pits and fissures) of the teeth are almost impossible to…
Whatever your politics, the topical effects of fluoride are well known. It renders enamel more resistant to decay after it is incorporated into enamel’s crystal structure. Barrie water is not fluoridated, so we are strong advocates of regular fluoride exposure for your teeth. Alarmingly, the decay rate in children for the Muskoka-Simcoe area is amongst…
Just as important as brushing, flossing requires little time but pays big dividends in that it prevents more expensive problems down the road. Since there is no way to brush between your teeth with your toothbrush, the cleaning must be done with something else. Your options are: 1) Floss: this is by far the best…
This seems counterintuitive, and certainly not what most people expect to hear, but here is the reasoning: during and after meals, there will likely be release of acid onto the teeth as a result of the food. These acids temporarily weaken the teeth, and if they are brushed when weakend, the teeth will be worn…
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