by Cawthra Dental | May 27, 2019 | dentist
Walking into a drug store, it can be overwhelming trying to pick from the vast array of products on the shelf and what will work best for your mouth based on your individual needs. Below are listed many of the products you may find at the store, and what they are used...
by Cawthra Dental | Apr 23, 2019 | dentist
Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. Advancements in the dental industry over the last 20 years have created options for patients missing teeth; we are no longer living in the age of dentures, although dentures are still a viable option....
by Cawthra Dental | Mar 26, 2019 | dentist
What is a Root Canal?A “root canal” actually refers to the anatomy of a tooth. A tooth is like an iceberg, there is a crown on top that comprises about 1/3 of the tooth length, and the root portion below that comprises the remaining 2/3. Inside the root is a canal...
by Cawthra Dental | Feb 21, 2019 | dentist
What are baby teeth?Baby teeth or “Primary teeth” are the first set of teeth a child develops. A complete primary dentition is made up of 20 teeth. All of these 20 teeth will eventually be lost and replaced by the adult or, permanent teeth.Why are baby teeth...
by Cawthra Dental | Jan 29, 2019 | dentist
Having straight teeth can not only boost your confidence and give you a smile you will want to show off, but it can also improve your general oral health. Crowded and crooked teeth make it difficult to properly clean away harmful bacteria, making cavities and gum...
by Cawthra Dental | Dec 28, 2018 | dentist
Smoking, whether it be cigarette, cigar or pipe, is the leading cause of premature death in the province of Ontario with 13 500 deaths each year. Susceptible tissues are anywhere that smoke comes in contact with- cheeks, tongue, lungs, esophagus and stomach. Smoking...
