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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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 bridge is a custom made way of replacing missing teeth. It joins an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants. The bridge restores your bite and helps keep the natural shape of your face. As the name implies, implant-supported bridges use dental implants to make a dental bridge when no natural teeth
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St. Lawrence Dentistry has integrated next-generation digital dental technology. Our office has partnered with 3Shape to focus on solutions that make a real difference. Digital dentistry refers to using dental technologies that use computers to accomplish dental planning and diagnostics rather than using mechanical means. Digital dentistry means more options and better care for our
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A successful dental outcome begins with Dr. Hawryluk Jr preparing, treatment planning, and making a sound diagnosis. Critical steps include designing your dental work and proper use of dental cement. The materials we use most at St. Lawrence dentistry are zirconia, glass ceramics, and hybrid ceramics. Metals are also used, however, their role is as
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St Lawrence Dentistry uses materials that offer outstanding aesthetics and high strength. Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic represents a unique material choice we provide to the Mississauga community. IPS Emax (made by Ivoclar Vivadent) is the brand used at St Lawrence Dentistry. It is composed primarily of quartz, lithium dioxide, phosphor oxide, alumina, and potassium oxide. Overall,
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St. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to offer the Mississauga community a new groundbreaking dental material. It’s called GC fuji auto mix LC, and its classification is a Resin reinforced glass ionomer. Made by the renowned dental material developer, GC America, Its indicated for children’s dental care (pediatric dentistry) and has many uses in adults. This
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Dr. Hawryluk Jr. has partnered with Mississauga Orthodontics to offer new technology, which reduces orthodontic treatment time. Many of St. Lawrence Dentistry’s valued patients want straighter teeth, but dread the thought of wearing braces for years. Accelerated orthodontic devices, using high-frequency vibration to accelerate the rate of orthodontic tooth movement, are the answer. Dr. Monica
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Calcium is an element (a substance made from entirely one atom) and is considered an alkaline earth metal – one of 6 elements whose “oxides” produce “basic” solutions when dissolved in water. Calcium is necessary for hard tissue formation, which includes enamel, dentin, bone, or cartilage. People with systemic illnesses involving incomplete calcification processes or
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St Lawrence Dentistry can now stop small cavities without the use of the dental drill. This exciting process is called Resin Infiltration and Dr. Hawryluk Jr. uses this method for little cavities in between teeth. The product used to accomplish this process is called ICON which stands for infiltration concept. Resin infiltration is where the
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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...
