Do You Have Dental Anxiety?
Do you have dental anxiety? You’re not alone. According to a study published in the Australian Dental Journal, more than 16 per cent of all Australians are right there with you. It’s no wonder that the study also found that they take longer to make their...
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John Samuel
What Should I Do If a Dental Emergency Happens?
Prepare for a dental emergency before one happens, and you’ll know exactly what to do when one arises. No one wants to think about the possibility of an accident or illness, but knowing what to do can keep you calm — and prevent further damage. Here...
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John Samuel
Do I Need a Root Canal Treatment?
A root canal treatment is probably the one dental procedure patients fear more than any other. However, with today’s laser technology and pain relief choices, hearing “You need a root canal treatment” from your dentist need not cause the sense of impending doom it once...
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John Samuel
What’s a Frenectomy – And Do I Need One?
Generally speaking, a frenectomy is when a surgeon cuts or trims connective tissues on your body, usually tissues that hamper the performance of one or more of those parts. Most often, the term refers to one of two dental procedures that can help you or...
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John Samuel
Why It’s Important to Keep Your Dental Appointments
You’ve got a dental appointment scheduled, but you’re tempted to cancel. You’re so busy, and it’s just another annoying thing on the ‘to do’ list. It’s not like you’ve been experiencing any problems anyway — no pain, no bad breath, nothing out of the ordinary. Before...
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John Samuel
See the Years Disappear with an Antiwrinkle Injectables Treatment
An antiwrinkle injectables treatment can do what people have sought for centuries past: create a younger-looking you. Yes, people say, ‘You’re as young as you feel’. But when you look into the mirror, you don’t feel young at all. All those wrinkles and fine lines make...
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John Samuel
Celebrate World Oral Health Day With a Smile
Circle March 20 – World Oral Health Day – on your calendar and plan to celebrate with a smile! Every year on this day, oral health professionals and their patients build awareness of oral diseases and their effects on people’s health worldwide. Its purpose, to ‘empower...
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John Samuel
Missing Teeth? Dental Implants Might Be Your Best Option
With today’s dental implants, people who have lost several – or even all – of their teeth finally have a permanent alternative to dentures. No more taking out your dentures at the end of the day, hoping no one shows up at the door for...
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John Samuel
How to Care for Your Teeth After the Holidays
How to care for your teeth might be one of the last things you think about during the holidays. But afterwards, it hits you. You’ve binged on sweets and downed a bit more of your favourite wine than you should have over the past few...
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John Samuel
Laser Dentistry — Your Minimally Invasive Treatment Alternative
You’ll never have to dread root canals and other complex dental procedures when you give laser dentistry a try. This high-tech marvel has gone from a prop in science fiction films to a staple element of today’s dentistry. Unlike the sci-fi version, dental lasers are...
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John Samuel