by Cawthra Dental | Jan 27, 2023 | mississauga dentist
Mouthwash is an antiseptic-based rinse used to kill harmful bacteria in your mouth. While it can help kill oral bacteria, it is essential to understand the limitations of mouthwash. Mouthwash cannot manually remove all plaque from your tooth, gum and tongue surfaces,...
by Cawthra Dental | Dec 12, 2022 | mississauga dentist
There have been many debates and mixed opinions on the use of fluoride in recent years. Mixed opinions range from whether or not it should be in the municipal water supply and consumed systemically, and also whether it should be used topically at the dentist or in...
by Cawthra Dental | Nov 24, 2022 | mississauga dentist
Let’s review the most common oral conditions that patients experience, the signs and symptoms associated with these conditions, and ways to help prevent and treat these conditions. Cavities Cavities are one of the most common dental conditions in children and...
by Cawthra Dental | Oct 24, 2022 | mississauga dentist
Peg-shaped teeth, often referred to as “peg laterals,” are a dental condition that affects the size and shape of the upper lateral teeth, which are the second from the centre. It occurs when the teeth do not fully form and erupt smaller in size and...
by Cawthra Dental | Sep 12, 2022 | mississauga dentist
What we eat and drink can affect the health of our teeth and mouth. Eating disorders cause nutritional deficiencies that affect the soft or hard tissues of the mouth and teeth. An eating disorder can sometimes exhibit the first symptoms in the mouth. These effects may...
by Cawthra Dental | Aug 30, 2022 | mississauga dentist
TMJ is the abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint. This joint is near your ears and connects the upper jawbone to the lower jawbone and your skull. A TMJ disorder occurs when the joint causes pain or has a reduction in movement. TMJ disorders may be caused by...
