St. Lawrence Dentistry recognizes the link between oral and total body health. In the last decade, there has been a concerted effort for the center for disease control to assess the prevalence of periodontal disease (gum disease) in the population. About 67% of North American adults had some form of periodontitis (gum disease). Studies have
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At St Lawrence Dentistry, we understand that our patients want to have the best breath possible because this affects the quality of life. Many factors cause bad breath, and many of them can be dealt with quickly. The good thing about this issue is that little changes can make a considerable improvement. Since bad breath
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Dental health correlates with overall health. Contributing to total body wellness is an overarching goal of St. Lawrence Dentistry. This article explores ways we can work together to improve your oral health goals. The concept of Biofilm is fundamental to understand the role of our dental hygienists. Bacterial colonization in the oral cavity starts at
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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 in-office
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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 conscious about their physical well-being because they are aware the health of the unborn child
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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 xerostomia. This ailment is actually more of a symptom of a number of things rather than a
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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 a condition which narrows your blood vessels which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. There is also
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The Cannabis Act 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 how this now lawful medication can influence
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You probably know many people who smoke are aware of some of the harmful effects. Smoking is widespread in society and has been part of human history for thousands of years. Although the history is abundant and embedded in many cultures, North America is at the point where it is finally on the decline. Part
read moreSt. Lawrence Dentistry is proud to work with the MI Paste line of products. Over time you 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 important to have enough mineral
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St. Lawrence Dentistry is uniquely positioned to serve the Mississauga community as we are licensed by the Royal College of...
You can have a relaxing sleep during your visit to St. Lawrence Dentistry. For your comfort St. Lawrence Dentistry provides...
Gum Disease (Periodontal disease) is a widespread condition that is often slow-moving and hard to detect outside a professional dental...
St. Lawrence Dentistry recognizes the link between oral and total body health. In the last decade, there has been a...
Many people have dental phobias, which prevents them from getting the treatment they may need. About 13% of people experience...
The type of dental filling material and placement technique affects the quality of your dental work. For our patient's wellbeing...