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For children of any age, a visit to the dentist in Vaughan can be a stressful experience. Even with suggestions from the Canadian Dental Association, parents still have a hard time managing. Needless to say, it would be great for every kid to have a “cavity free” childhood, but the best a parent can really do is to establish good strategies as early as possible. Dental professionals agree...

Dental implants have been successfully used in patients since the early 1970s. And with technical advances, the procedure is now widely used, having become the “gold standard” when replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, there are myths about dental implants, and many patients remain misinformed. All things considered, dental implants are an excellent treatment option for many.

These days, sleep apnea is quite a familiar phrase - a common complaint coming from patients of all ages. With sleep apnea, a patient will experience a pause in their breathing during sleep. For some, there may be a number of pauses throughout the night. A pause in breathing can be for a few seconds or even a few minutes. In most cases, normal breathing resumes after a breathing pause, and a...

INVISALIGN® is the brand name for a unique and innovative alternative to traditional braces. For some, it might just be a familiar name, perhaps from some advertising. But for patients seriously considering the procedure, it’s important to understand how it all works, and if it would even be a good alternative. Patients who have a good understanding of the treatment are motivated and...

There are many dental patients who are simply afraid of going to the dentist in Vaughan. Some will actually get fearful just at the thought of an appointment. Unfortunately, there are even patients so afraid that they avoid going to the dentist altogether. Sometimes, the idea of a simple and noninvasive teeth cleaning can conjure up phobia. Today, a new approach, referred to as Sedation Dentistry,...

As the name appropriately implies, preventive dentistry is all about a preventive approach to oral health care. In the short term, it’s about taking care of your teeth and keeping them as healthy as possible. In the long term, it’s about preventing cavities, diminishing enamel wear, and lessening the probability of gum disease. The truth is, it all starts at home, with good dental hygiene...

Most every professional dental association recommends that children visit a dentist by the first birthday or when the first teeth grow in. The important thing is to choose a dentist that satisfies the needs. The bottom line is to get dental care that’s regular, effective, and above all, comfortable for the child. Needless to say, the dentist must be competent and proficient, with an aptitude...