One of goals is to try to help you avoid procedures like root canals and dental crowns. However, in some cases they are needed. A root canal through a dental crown is a subset of root canal treatment which requires more time, skill, and...
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Dental Care During Pregnancy Oral health can vary during pregnancy and St. Lawrence Dentistry would like to be part of your health team and contribute to making this period as pleasant as possible. Generally, pregnant women often will feel extra...
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You may have heard a few stories about root canals, and these may leave many with unnecessary anxiety. Just the mere mention of this term causes some to shiver. Why did this particular procedure get classed as so scary to the layperson? Should...
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wants to help in your goal of maintaining optimal oral health as this one of the keys to overall wellbeing. Most of our Mississauga community is aware of how important it is to regularly brush and floss. However, there are some other habits than...
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When people hear of the phase ‘dead tooth’ they often think of Halloween or something ominous. Actually, it is very common and easily treated if attended to early. A dead or non-vital tooth is a tooth that has no access to blood flow. A healthy...
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Saliva keeps your oral cavity moist and aids in chewing, swallowing, digestion. speech, and also plays a role in the healthy functioning of your immune system. When impaired salivary function causes a dry mouth, the condition is called...
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Did you know that inflammation in your gums affects your vascular health? For many years doctor have studied the strong link between cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, smoking, stress, diabetes, and obesity. Cardiovascular disease is...
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is privileged to be part of the health team of many families with young children. The life of a toddler is loaded with milestones, from a captivating first smile to the first occasion when the pick themselves up and walk on their own accord...
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The came into effect on October 17, 2018 and now Canada is one of only a handful of nations to have lawful utilization of this medication. Regardless of whether you are newly using cannabis or have taken it for some time, it is imperative to know...
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Treatment of gingivitis is a major focus of . Gingivitis is inflammation of the gum tissue. It arises from bacteria in the gum and can occur at any age but most frequently arises in adolescents. It requires the presence and maturation of dental...
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In Mississauga we are fortunate to have access to many cavity preventing products. Using fluoride on our teeth can help strengthen them and protect from dental decay. This is why most local water supplies have added fluoride. is a cavity...
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is a common treatable condition often seen at St. Lawrence Dentistry. In health the gum (gingival) margin normally extends about 1mm above the ‘cementoenamel junction’ or ‘CEJ’. This is a slightly visible anatomical border identified on a tooth...
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