We have reopened for regular dental appointments. In light of Covid-19 public health concerns, there will be some changes to our usual protocols. Click here to learn more.
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 prevent... READ MORE
June 4, 2011
Here's a recent case completed in our office: this patient's upper right lateral incisor (the second from the middle) was yellow due to discolouration of an old filling. Not only was the colour unsatisfactory, but the shine on the surface of the filling had also dulled. Our goal: improve the appearance of the tooth and... READ MORE
May 27, 2011
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 the... READ MORE
May 13, 2011
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 method. ... READ MORE
May 8, 2011
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... READ MORE
May 2, 2011
Here's a pretty routine filling done on a tooth due to the obvious fracture and decay underneath a filling. [caption id="attachment_617" align="alignnone" width="300"] 17 MOB Apr. 21, 2011[/caption] After removal of the filling, a surprising amount of decay was found. This was likely the cause of the cold sensitivity reported. The decay was deep, but fortunately did... READ MORE
April 26, 2011
Please follow our Facebook link below to see some updated work! We'll be posting regularly, and it could be anything from basic fillings to more advanced cases. These can be in-progress, or maybe even not yet started cases that we will... READ MORE
April 21, 2011
Welcome welcome! Come one, come all! Today is the first day of website publication, and we're totally excited! Thanks for perusing the site, and please feel free to contact us! We look forward to serving you, Elston Wong... READ MORE
April 19, 2011
Hi everyone, please remember to exercise your right to vote! Get informed, get out to vote! May 2, 2011 Visit www.elections.ca to get yourself on the voter list, get more details, or find your local or advance polling... READ MORE
April 13, 2011
We're taking extra precautions to keep our patients and employees safe.
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