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Explore helpful tips, oral health advice, and the latest updates from our team—so you can protect your smile and make confident decisions about your dental care.

Explore the History of the Tooth Fairy and Get a Free Customized Certificate for Your Child!

Taking a trip down memory lane, you will more than likely recall that exciting moment when you lost a tooth. You know the drill. You put it under your pillow at night, and in the morning,...

It Is SO Important For Pregnant Women and New Moms To Take Care Of Their Oral Health!

There is so much for new moms and pregnant women to be vigilant about now that they are responsible for two lives instead of one! One thing that should never be forgotten about however, is their...

A Dental Visit Could Actually Save Your Life!

If you are putting off that overdue visit to the dentist, take a moment and think it through carefully, as this decision could impact your very life. Take for example, the story of this four-year-old girl...

Root Canal Treatment Does NOT Cause Cancer!

There are certainly more than enough things for all of us to worry about these days. On a positive note, I can state with the highest levels of confidence that one thing that you unequivocally do...

Autism Awareness Day: April 2, 2017

I always look forward to writing my regular articles for our website and Brantford’s community newspaper as I find it satisfying to educate people about dental health, something that as a dentist, is obviously very important...

Dental Issues Can Be Life Threatening

A couple of months ago, I learned of a 24-year-old man from Cincinnati who had died from a toothache. While of course any death is a tragedy, for me it’s especially difficult to hear of situations...

My Personal Philosophy Regarding Dental Treatment

I believe that my success as a dentist begins and ends with a patient’s smile. That may result in a patient opting for a temporary solution to a problem until they are better able to afford...

The Benefits Of Digital Dental X-Rays

Digital technology has revolutionized the way in which we do many things, and the delivery of quality dental healthcare is no exception. As a seasoned dentist (how’s that for a subtle way of showing my age?!)...

What’s Your Dental IQ?

Can you answer these dental-related True-or-False questions correctly? Holding an aspirin up to an aching tooth is a good temporary solution??? FALSE! In fact, doing this can cause damage to the soft tissue in your mouth....

Why So Sensitive? The Facts On Tooth Sensitivity…

Why do teeth become sensitive? A tooth is made up of essentially three layers: Tooth decay, some foods or drinks (usually the acidic kind like vinegars, citrus juices, pop,) excessive bushing, and even teeth grinding or...

So You Thought That These Foods And Drinks Were Good For You? …Think Again!

Many people erroneously believe that they are doing the right thing by buying margarine instead of butter or giving their kids lots of real or all-natural fruit juices. That’s why this article is so important to...

Questions To Ask A Nursing Home Or Long-Term Care Facility About Oral Care

Good oral health is important throughout one’s entire lifetime. However, sometimes individuals living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities receive inadequate dental care or even no attention at all to their oral health. As research...

Latex Allergies And Dentistry

The term “latex” usually refers to the main ingredient in rubber. Natural latex is a milky substance harvested from rubber tree plants which are grown primarily in Africa, Malaysia and South American. It is collected much...

Notice Anything Painful Or Unusual In Your Mouth? Don’t Procrastinate… See A Dentist Now!

When it comes to cleaning out the attic or facing that growing pile of laundry, many of us procrastinate, but that’s okay. What’s the worst thing that can happen? Our spouse gets a little aggravated about...

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