Category Archives: General & Cosmetic Dentistry
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 NOT have to worry about is getting cancer as the result of a root canal treatment! A few patients […]
Good Dentistry: It’s Worth The Wait!
We live in a society that has made us all somewhat impatient. We all want and expect immediate gratification… fast food, three-minute insurance quotes, and I could go on. Unfortunately, when many aspects of dentistry try to jump on this bandwagon (or should I say speeding train!) the results in my opinion, can be quite […]
Dry Socket: What You Need To Know
One of the most severe types of oral pain that one can experience is associated with a condition called dry socket. I therefore feel that this is an important topic upon which to shed some light, as knowledge can help reduce people’s chances of having to experience the miserable consequences of this dental condition. What […]
Diastemas – Do You Have One And If So, What Are Your Options?
What do pop sensations Madonna and Elton John, actors Lauren Hutton and Samuel L. Jackson, and late night talk show host, David Letterman all have in common? In addition to fame and incredibly large bank accounts, each of these superstars has a space between their two front teeth, also known as a diastema. A diastema, […]
Dr. Steve’s Top 10 Reasons To Visit The Dentist Regularly
1) Help Prevent Gum Disease & Tooth Loss Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. If diagnosed in its early stages (gingivitis), it can be treated.Waiting, however, can lead to a more advanced stage called periodontitis. 2) Screening for Oral Cancer Oral cancer can be deadly. However, if diagnosed early, it […]
Dental Implants: Teeth That Look, Feel And Function Like Your Own
The loss of permanent teeth can drastically affect your appearance, self-confidence and ability to enjoy certain foods. Fortunately, there is a solution in dental implants. There are many advantages to implants over bridges and dentures: Implants look like real teeth Only you and your dentist have to know that you have had an implant! Implants […]
DENTURES: What You Need To Know To Look Great, Be Comfortable And Get Value For Your Money
When it comes to dentures, there are many options available to consumers, as well as an abundance of information floating around about dentures – some of which can be confusing, misleading or even outright false. I write this article to help clarify things for those of you who might be considering dentures as a tooth […]
Root Canal Treatment… It’s Really Not So Bad!
Root canals have gotten a bad rap over the years, and as a dentist who has taken many continuing education courses on them and performed the procedure innumerable times on my patients, I can say with confidence that the procedure’s “reputation”, if you will, is greatly undeserved. As a dentist, I feel it is my […]
The Latest Research On The Benefits of Dental Implants
With people living longer, the need for us to have teeth as we age has become increasingly important. Fortunately, advancements in dental research and engineering have made this possible. Dental implants in particular, are proving to be an ideal solution for many reasons. This is evident to me not only by the many successful implant […]
Seniors And Dentistry
Many of our province’s seniors are not getting the dental care they need. This is of great concern as poor oral health can have an impact on an individual’s general health by causing or worsening serious medical conditions. It can also compromise one’s ability to chew and digest food properly which can in turn, lead […]
