A tongue cleaner (also termed a tongue scraper or tongue brush) is an oral health tool intended to clean the film on the tongue’s top surface. The wide surface area and lingual papilla are anatomical characteristics of the tongue that lead to “coat” formation on its surface comprising of microbes, food, saliva, and “necrotic epithelial
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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 have dental phobias, which prevents them from getting the treatment they may need. About 13% of people experience dental fears. St. Lawrence Dentistry encourages you to open up about any dental anxiety you have so we can make your visit to our office the best possible and get any work you need to
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Staining, dark pits, and tinted striations on children’s teeth can distract from the otherwise most endearing smile. If you live in the Mississauga area, St. Lawrence Dentistry can help fix these issues and keep them from happening in the first place. When parents come to our office and ask what the cause of their children’s
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When people hear of the phrase dead tooth, they often think of Halloween or something ominous. However, rest assured, it is fortunately easily treated if attended to early. What is a dead tooth? A dead or non-vital tooth is a tooth that has no access to blood flow. A healthy tooth contains pulp tissue in the
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St. Lawrence Dentistry is privileged to see many children go from being toddlers to this critical phase of young adulthood (13-17yrs). This is a period marked by changes in their body chemistry and more independence. Children will make choices in this period, which can positively or negatively affect their oral health. It is up to
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With all the sugar in foods and a busy schedule, Pre-teens often put wear and tear on their dentition, and this can create apprehension for their caring parents. Mississauga children have a lot to contend with from their rigorous sports schedules and all their homework from our local schools. Hence, in their minds, care of
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St. Lawrence Dentistry uses MI paste to protect, strengthen, desensitize, and rejuvenate teeth. Over time your teeth can lose nutrients and strength. Certain everyday activities, aging, consuming acidic foods, and many other situations can create an oral imbalance which can impact your oral health. When this happens, it is essential to have enough minerals available
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Over the 5-10 years, there has been growing interest in the link between mouth health and body health. The link between diabetes (a disease affecting blood sugar) and periodontitis (bone loss around teeth) may be the strongest of all the connections between the mouth and body. Periodontal disease is a ubiquitous problem; it almost epidemic
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St. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to offer MI varnish– an effective way to strengthen your teeth. Although toothpaste contains fluoride, many dental patients can use additional mineral sources to protect against cavities and tooth sensitivity. GC America a leader in oral health care products, produces MI Varnish – a 5% sodium fluoride varnish designed for
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A tongue cleaner (also termed a tongue scraper or tongue brush) is an oral health tool intended to clean the...
The cornerstone of Dr. Hawryluk Jr's dental practice is the Global Dental Microscope. It is well established that microscopy is...
In Mississauga, we have many brands of toothpaste available to us. However, at St. Lawrence Dentistry, some of our valued...
A crown or "cap" covers a tooth or a dental implant. Dr. Hawryluk often recommends crowns to support broken, weak,...
St. Lawrence Dentistry recognizes the link between oral and total body health. Therefore, we make concerted efforts to treat periodontal...
Oil pulling is a practice in which dietary oil is whizzed around one's mouth and then spit out. Unfortunately, there...
