by Cawthra Dental | Feb 2, 2021 | mississauga dentist
With the numerous types of toothbrushes on the market, it can be challenging to know which will work best for you. There is electric, battery-operated and manual. They come in soft, medium, and hard-bristled. All the options can be overwhelming! It is essential to...
by Cawthra Dental | Jan 4, 2021 | mississauga dentist
What Are Wisdom Teeth? “Wisdom teeth” is the layman’s term for the 3rd and last molars in the mouth. They typically begin to erupt anywhere between 16-20 years old. There are four wisdom teeth in a full set, one in each quadrant, but for some...
by Cawthra Dental | Dec 1, 2020 | mississauga dentist
A food trap is any area in the mouth, particularly between two teeth, where food debris gets lodged and is challenging to cleanout. Most people have experienced a food trap at some point in their lives. A food trap may arise due to several reasons. There is space...
by Cawthra Dental | Nov 2, 2020 | dentist, mississauga dentist
Baby teeth follow a general schedule for eruption (coming in) and exfoliation (coming out.) This eruption pattern varies from child to child to a certain extent within a normal limit. When Do Baby Teeth Erupt and Fall Out? You can expect your baby to start teething...
by Cawthra Dental | Oct 5, 2020 | dentist
Partial/ Full Dentures Whether you are missing one or all of your teeth, a denture is an option for you. Partial dentures are used to replace one or several missing teeth and include “pontic” teeth, which fill the spaces of the missing teeth. Full dentures are...