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Dental Hygiene

Common Signs a Root Canal Might Be Needed

Root canals are dental procedure that can save an infected, damaged or severely decayed tooth from becoming lost. Root canal therapy is often necessary when other treatment options are not an option. It is important to know the signs that a root canal is necessary to ensure the long-term health of the tooth.

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Cosmetic Dentistry dental surgery

Newton Brook Dental Implants and Osteoporosis: Here’s What You Need to Know

Part of the Newton Brook  implants process is identifying any issues with your oral health. We can even be the first health care professional to spot something like osteoporosis. This disease can weaken bones by reducing their strength. It can strike anyone at any age. However, most patients who suffer from osteoporosis are women over 50.

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whitening

Can Invisalign® Correct Bite Issues?

Considering Invisalign®? Many people turn to this treatment option in order to straighten teeth that are crooked, crowded, or protruding. However, what may be surprising to learn is that Invisalign® can also be used to correct bite issues. When Invisalign® first hit the market, its primary use was for teeth straightening, but as the technology has greatly improved, individuals are now able to correct both under and overbites with the treatment. Keep reading to find out more about how the process works.

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Gum

I Think My Gums Are Receding

At Newtonbrook Dentistry, we focus on the health of our patients’ gums just as much as we do on their teeth. We understand the critical nature of the gums and the role they play in keeping teeth healthy, strong, and intact. Through regular dental care, we can work to prevent gum disease. In certain situations, regular dental care is all a patient needs. However, if you do notice that your gums begin to recede, contact us and schedule an appointment with our North York dental office. Since gum recession can lead to further health challenges, it is important to address the issue right away.

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dental surgery

Different Levels of Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry might be necessary when feeling anxious or nervous about visiting the dentist for routine care or certain procedures. Dental anxiety is a common condition and it can be caused for a variety of things. Some people have a fear of dentists due to past negative experiences, while others might be afraid of the tools used by dentists.

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Dental Hygiene

Affordable Dental Care Options for Older Adults

As we age, it becomes even more crucial to take care of our oral health. Finding affordable dental care may seem difficult after retirement. It is true that routine dental care is not covered under Medicare. However, there are still a few budget-friendly options to help keep your smile shining throughout the years.

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Dental Hygiene

Aloe Vera & Oral Health: A Home Remedy for Tooth Infection

If you’ve ever spent a summer in Arizona, you’re probably familiar with the painful sting of a sunburn. And nothing is as soothing to sunburned skin as aloe vera. But aloe vera can also benefit your oral health and be a good home remedy for tooth infection.

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whitening

Mouth-Healthy Recipe: Spinach Salad Wrap with Feta

“Everything’s better with feta!” a Mouth-Healthy Recipe And we couldn’t agree more. That’s because feta cheese is lower in calories than many other cheeses and a one ounce serving contains 10% of your daily recommended intake of calcium. Plus, like other full-fat dairy foods, eating it may help reduce overall body fat.

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whitening

Step One of Upgrading Your Oral Health : (Re)Defining Roles

For 10 years, we’ve emphasized that the first step to dental self-empowerment is to get to know what’s going on in our mouth by filling out the oral health.

However, as we’re constantly revisiting the concepts we share with you, we recently realized that there’s a step before this first step. (What would that be called? The zero point? ? )

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Sleep Apnea

Here’s Your North York Sleep Apnea Alternative Treatment Choices

Providing our patients with a variety of excellent dental services including North York Sleep apnea alternative treatment is what we do. Well-informed patients are our best clients. Because transparency is a cornerstone of our dental practice, we put this blog together for your reference.

We feel that it’s important that you understand all your options.