Mississauga residents have many choices for oral rinses. Hydrogen peroxide rinse is a gentle antiseptic used to ease minor mouth tenderness (e.g., attributable to canker/cold sores, gum inflammation, dentures, orthodontic appliances). Hydrogen peroxide was developed in 1818 by French chemist Louis Jacques Thénard (1777–1857), and dental practices have used it for nearly 100 years. It’s
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Local Anesthetics have been one of the most important inventions in human history. You may recognize many of these terms in this article if you took a high school chemistry class. Please visit our glossary at the end of this article to review/learn them. Many of our patients at our Mississauga dental office ask us
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It’s been a whirlwind since the pandemic emerged in March 2020. Many are overwhelmed by frequently changing information about the virus, variants, and vaccines. In the not-so-distant past, “respirators” and masks were worn mainly by those whose jobs mandated them – such as ours at St. Lawrence Dentistry. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, this changed,
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Mississauga families have many toothpaste choices for their children and finding the right one for your child is critical to their overall oral health. Here we will outline the considerations you may wish to make when choosing the best toothpaste for your child. Deciding between a fluoride or non-fluoride-based toothpaste for your child. Adding Floride
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One of the most crucial yet straightforward aspects of our routine at St. Lawrence Dentistry is hand hygiene. It is a fundamental health and safety measure we do to protect everyone against disease transmission. It is so simple and basic, yet often misunderstood as a method to prevent microorganisms’ spread. Our Mississauga dental office follows
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Bamboo toothbrushes are an easy way to make a positive impact on the world’s ecosphere. The environmental effects of plastic from regular toothbrushes are apparent, and alternatives are worth considering. What is a bamboo toothbrush? A bamboo brush appears similar to any standard toothbrush you’ve used, but with one main difference. Instead of a plastic
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Many people get comfortable with a brand of toothpaste and use it for life. It could be a brand you remember as a child, and then you introduce it to your children- who carry on the family tradition. Few people research the differences between brands and find the ones that fit best with their oral
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Maintaining a healthy white smile requires more than regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits. I t is important be mindful about what foods and drinks can stain our teeth. In general, foods and beverages with intense coloring can leave stains on teeth due to their chromogen content – a pigment-producing substance that can stick to
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Due to the circumstances of Covid-19 in Canada, sterility protocols are even higher on everyone’s mind. New research has shed light on the real difference between the sterility of “digital” versus older “legacy” dental techniques. A dental impression is a common dental procedure that takes a negative imprint on the mouth. The imprint, in turn,
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A dental implant is a titanium screw implanted into your jawbone, which acts as an anchor for a tooth replacement. It can fuse to the bone in a process called osseointegration. An “abutment” attaches to the implant, which holds an artificial tooth or dental crown in place. Our Mississauga dental office has practiced implant dentistry
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Mississauga residents have many choices for oral rinses. Hydrogen peroxide rinse is a gentle antiseptic used to ease minor mouth...
Local Anesthetics have been one of the most important inventions in human history. You may recognize many of these terms...
It's been a whirlwind since the pandemic emerged in March 2020. Many are overwhelmed by frequently changing information about the...
Mississauga families have many toothpaste choices for their children and finding the right one for your child is critical to...
One of the most crucial yet straightforward aspects of our routine at St. Lawrence Dentistry is hand hygiene. It is...
Bamboo toothbrushes are an easy way to make a positive impact on the world's ecosphere. The environmental effects of plastic...
