St. Lawrence Dentistry is privileged to be part of the health team of many Mississauga families with young children. The life of a toddler is loaded with milestones, from a captivating first smile to the first occasion when they pick themselves up and walk on their own accord. It’s additionally a period of learning for
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St. Lawrence Dentistry sees many children which benefit from early orthodontic treatment. There is a common misconception that children should start orthodontic treatment when all the permanent teeth have erupted, usually around 12 to 14 years of age. According to the American Academy of Orthodontics, children should be seen for an orthodontic assessment by age
read moreOne of the things that parents wait in anticipation for is the appearance of their baby’s first tooth. This usually starts to pop up at 6 months, and the lower teeth are often the first to come in. By the time your child is around 3 years of age, all 20 baby teeth should be
read moreDoes your child fear the dentist? If they do, then there’s a big possibility that such a fear came from either a bad experience or from hearing someone talk of a bad dental experience. A trip to the dentist should not be something that is dreaded. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to help your
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Maintaining children's teeth is a focus area of St. Lawrence Dentistry. In heavily decayed children's teeth, sometimes it is necessary...
St. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to offer the latest advances in minimally invasive dentistry. Biomimetic Dentistry is the attempt of...
Tonsil stones (aka tonsilloliths) are calcifications of debris inside the cracks of the tonsils. When not calcified, the mass of...
Chlorhexidine (aka chlorhexidine gluconate) is antiseptic. It's used at St. Lawrence Dentistry and as a take-home rinse by many of...
St. Lawrence Dentistry performs dental procedures gently and conservatively. We make every effort to minimize the use of pain medications....
A Mouthwash is a liquid that is swished throughout the mouth or gargled. Customarily, mouthwashes are antibacterial liquids designed to...
