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This is the third in a series of posts about the way we look at a mouth. As we begin to unravel the Rubik's cube-like puzzle that is the mouth, it is handy to have a system that can quickly break it down into various components. Ultimately, we incorporate all these pieces of information together,... READ MORE
October 14, 2013
First off, an obvious truth: finding the best dentist in Barrie is not a realistic task. More reasonable, is looking for the best dentist in Barrie for you. While we have written about the need to look out for the traps of personality and gadgetry (neither of which alone indicate a good fit of dentist... READ MORE
October 6, 2013
In a previous post, we gave you an overall idea of our approach to a complete oral exam, and how it is conceptually broken down into four diagnostic categories: dental (teeth only), periodontal (gums), functional (TMJ/jaw joints and the bite), and aesthetic (the appearance of the teeth). In this post, we will review the periodontal diagnosis. Understanding... READ MORE
September 30, 2013
We've written about the dental diagnosis, which identifies the threats to the individual teeth themselves (as opposed to threats to the gums, bite and joints, or to the appearance of the smile). One of the major risks to teeth is the presence of a dry mouth (xerostomia) or one that has been exposed to a prolonged... READ MORE
September 22, 2013
Earlier, we outlined the four areas that any diagnosis performed by a dentist will generally fall under: periodontal (gums), dental (teeth - duh), functional (the bite and the joints, along with oral habits like grinding or clenching), and dentofacial (the aesthetics of the teeth/gums/lips all in relation to the face). We continue our series by... READ MORE
September 16, 2013
Here is a case of four ceramic dental crowns done on upper broken front teeth that we are quite proud of. The reason is not so much the appearance of the final result, but the workup. We hope that the workup (what you cannot see) will make the case last much longer. Let us explain, with some history... READ MORE
September 8, 2013
When should my child's first dental visit be? How many baby teeth are there? Why are baby teeth important? What happens when a baby front tooth turns dark? These and other common questions about pediatric (children's) dentistry in Barrie are answered below. First off, baby teeth are important! There are normally twenty of them, and they... READ MORE
August 31, 2013
One of the more common questions that we hear in our Barrie dental office is from a phone call asking about the cost of a certain procedure. How much does a filling cost? How much is an extraction? Read on, and learn why the simple answer is "It depends", or rather why the better question... READ MORE
August 24, 2013
When you first meet us at our Barrie dental clinic for a complete oral and dental examination, it is an opportunity for us to "get to know your mouth". It is more than that, though. Since your mouth is attached to a body, it is also an opportunity to get to know you! Similarly, you... READ MORE
August 10, 2013
If you have a dental emergency in Barrie, and are in need of immediate dental assistance, please feel free to call us. We understand that dental accidents can happen, and usually seem to happen at the worst possible times and when help is not available. Broken teeth, infected teeth or gums, facial trauma involving the mouth;... READ MORE
August 3, 2013
We're taking extra precautions to keep our patients and employees safe.
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