You may have heard parents saying every now and then that they are not really that keen about having a child’s baby tooth saved or treated like a permanent one. The usual reason that they give is that these are not permanent, and that their child’s baby teeth will fall out eventually anyway. What they
read moreYou may have heard this dental advice for ages, and it is without surprise that you have been. This particular nugget of dental wisdom has been dispensed not only by dental professionals for decades, but also by sellers of dental hygiene products like toothpastes and toothbrushes. You will also notice that majority, if not all,
read moreIf you have heard of dental sealants but do not know what these are, or have not heard of these at all, then you have come to the right place. Dental sealants are, as the name suggests, something that helps seal a tooth’s surface, helping prevent decay from forming. Sealants are used to fill in
read moreHaving your teeth cleaned professionally is something that is often “required” by your dentist every six months to a year, and for a very good reason. Aside from giving you a better looking smile, having your teeth professionally cleaned makes you less prone to gum disease and also helps prevent halitosis (bad breath). Professional teeth
read moreYou’ve done this a number of times in the past. Rush through your grocery shopping, pass by a collection of toothbrushes in one of the aisles, and decide to grab one to replace the one you currently have at home and that is that. While this is a common enough occurrence, with people not really
read moreNot everyone is blessed with a naturally beautiful smile. This does not mean however that you should simply suffer in silence with your less-than-perfect set of teeth. There are many ways to improve that smile of yours, and your dentist can help you with this. Cosmetic dentistry procedures help people with dental issues get the
read moreProbably one of the hardest dental issues to diagnose is cracked tooth syndrome. This is because of the fact that the patient often finds it hard to point out where exactly the pain is coming from, hence the difficulty of the dental professional to make a definitive diagnosis. In order to pinpoint the problem, your
read moreWhen your dentist tells you that you have periodontitis, you should be aware that this is a condition that has progressed from gingivitis. This means that your teeth are suffering from a lack of proper dental hygiene, and as a result, infection and tartar build-up has occurred. This does not happen overnight, and is something
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You may not realize this, but as you age, your teeth and your gums do too. This is why it is important that as you grow older, you take care of your teeth properly. Taking care of your teeth involves the need to have a diet that is ideal for both your body and your
read moreWhen a person has to have a tooth removed, it often means that it can no longer be saved from the decay that has damaged it. This is not the case all the time, however. There are still other reasons why tooth extraction is required. Here are some of the more common reasons for this:
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St. Lawrence Dentistry makes every effort to save compromised teeth. However, sometimes it is necessary to remove a tooth and...
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...