Dental veneers are slim, custom-made shells that cover your teeth front surface. They are made from porcelain or composite resin and are a practical way to improve the appearance of your smile. If you are considering getting dental veneers, here are some of the advantages that you can expect: Enhance the appearance of your smile:
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Removable implant dentures, also known as overdentures, are a type of dental prosthetic which dental implants support, rather than natural teeth or gums. St. Lawrence Dentistry loves how satisfied patients are with the result of this treatment. Implant dentures offer several benefits over traditional dentures, making them popular for patients missing multiple teeth. Dr. Hawryluk
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Dental health is an essential aspect of all-around health, and people often believe in various myths about dental care. Unfortunately, these myths can lead to puzzlement and may result in inadequate dental hygiene practices or unnecessary treatments. This article will examine the top 10 dental myths and provide the truth behind them. Myth 1: Brushing
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Since 2005 St. Lawrence Dentistry has provided General Anesthesia (Dentistry Asleep) with a team of Board Certified Medical Anesthetists known as Surgiservices. It helps patients through more uncomfortable procedures and can help overcome their fear of dentists. Some patients experience anxiety and dental fear, which prevents them from getting the proper dental care and treatment.
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Internal tooth bleaching is a valuable treatment for a discolored front tooth that won’t respond to traditional whitening. We use it because conventional external tooth whitening therapies won’t work when a tooth becomes injured from trauma or a root canal. So instead, exclusively internal bleaching can help. About Internal Bleaching St. Lawrence Dentistry does internal
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If you have minor dental imperfections, slightly overlapping or irregularly shaped teeth, or excessively pointed cuspid teeth, you may want to visit St. Lawrence Dentistry for tooth reshaping. This cosmetic dental procedure deals with subtle changes to the teeth that could make a big difference in a person’s overall appearance and self-confidence. Tooth reshaping removes
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Mouthwashes are liquid rinses. Many types of mouthwash are available over the counter and by dentists scripts, with various active components that aid in managing oral hygiene. Bacteria in the mouth cause cavities, gum inflammation, bone loss, and bad breath. Therefore, effective biofilm control is critical. There are two broad types of mouthwash products: cosmetic
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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, and 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.
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Dental Recession is a common treatable condition often seen at St. Lawrence Dentistry. In health, the gum (gingival) margin typically extends about 1mm above the “cementoenamel junction” or “CEJ”. It is a slightly visible anatomical border identified on a tooth. The CEJ is where the enamel, which covers the anatomical crown of a tooth, and
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A crown or “cap” covers a tooth or a dental implant. Dr. Hawryluk recommends crowns to support broken, weak, or misshapen teeth. One of the main dental crowns made at St. Lawrence Dentistry is zirconia crowns. They have quickly become one of the most requested dental crowns for good reasons. Zirconium dioxide, a white powdered
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Sleep is a recurring state of mind distinguished by altered consciousness, inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity, and inhibition of almost all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and fewer interactions with surroundings. We will discuss sleep deprivation and how it’s impossible to enjoy optimal dental and overall health when you are a
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Note: The definitions of terms marked in (*) are in the glossary at the end of this article. Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells in a tissue or organ. They can renew themselves and differentiate into specialized cell types. They are called into action by normal wear and tear on the body and when severe
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Dental veneers are slim, custom-made shells that cover your teeth front surface. They are made from porcelain or composite resin...
Removable implant dentures, also known as overdentures, are a type of dental prosthetic which dental implants support, rather than natural...
Dental health is an essential aspect of all-around health, and people often believe in various myths about dental care. Unfortunately,...
Since 2005 St. Lawrence Dentistry has provided General Anesthesia (Dentistry Asleep) with a team of Board Certified Medical Anesthetists known...
Internal tooth bleaching is a valuable treatment for a discolored front tooth that won't respond to traditional whitening. We use...
If you have minor dental imperfections, slightly overlapping or irregularly shaped teeth, or excessively pointed cuspid teeth, you may want...
