You’ve finally gotten the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Congratulations! You’re ready to take on the world, armed with your fresh smile. Now...how long will it last?
With the right care, your cosmetic dentistry will last for years. However, that’s with the right care. It’s entirely possible to mistreat your teeth and find yourself back at... READ MORE
September 11, 2020
If you’re fortunate, you probably aren’t even aware of your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) on a daily basis. Your TMJ, located just underneath each ear, works every time you speak, every time you yawn, every time you chew - pretty well any time your mouth is moving. That’s why, when you develop a temporomandibular joint disorder... READ MORE
August 28, 2020
From the moment you say “Hello,” your smile is one of the very first things that other people will notice about you. If you have a set of straight, healthy-looking teeth, it can be quite the first impression. On the other hand, if your teeth don’t look quite the way you want them to, you... READ MORE
August 27, 2020
As any good family dentist will tell you, looking after your teeth is a constant process. It’s not just your standard “Brush twice a day” message, either. Your teeth require specific types of care as you age, starting as early as infancy and continuing for the remainder of your life. It’s why, when you go... READ MORE
August 25, 2020
Ah, summertime! When the sun is bright and yard sprinklers are a fun way to pass an afternoon. It’s the season for sunscreen, cookouts, and lazy evenings watching the stars come out. Unfortunately, it’s also the season that creates perfect conditions for stinky breath.
If you’ve noticed that your breath isn’t as fresh as it usually... READ MORE
July 29, 2020
Chewing gum is a popular pastime in North America, and if trends are any indication, it’s going to be even more popular amongst Canadians in the next few years. In 2018 alone, Canadians racked up over $400 million USD in chewing gum sales. We chew gum to freshen our breath, to pass the time, or... READ MORE
July 23, 2020
Restorative dentistry is what it sounds like at first blush: dentistry that is performed with the goal of restoring your teeth to a healthy state if they’ve been damaged or discoloured through time, accident, or use. This doesn’t just mean making sure your teeth look good. It’s important to make sure that they’re working as... READ MORE
July 15, 2020
For many people, their first introduction to dental services is through a dental cleaning. Newcomers to the dentist may wonder why cleaning is necessary in the first place. After all, isn’t that what brushing and flossing at home do? A dental cleaning provides your teeth with a much more thorough clean than you could obtain... READ MORE
June 24, 2020
A trip to your family dentist in Barrie might seem like any other old errand, or like something your parents make you do. It’s important to keep your teeth clean (after all, they’ll be with you for the rest of your life), but there’s a lot more to teeth than you might think! Check out... READ MORE
Cavities and other forms of tooth damage can happen to anyone at any stage of life, and when they do, they need to be fixed. Fillings are the typical go-to for tooth damage (especially cavities), but sometimes, something more extensive is required. That’s where dental onlays and dental crowns enter the picture. Each one has... READ MORE