Most people assume swollen gums mean they have not been brushing well enough. They rinse with saltwater for a few days, hope it settles, and move on. Sometimes it does settle. But when the swelling is around just one specific tooth and not the rest, that changes...
Every week someone sits across from me and says the same thing before I even begin. They say they have heard root canal treatment is the most painful dental procedure a person can go through. Some of them have been delaying the appointment for months. A few have been...
A crown is needed after a root canal to strengthen, protect, and restore the tooth, because removing the inner pulp leaves it brittle and prone to fracture under chewing pressure. Without a crown, treated teeth are significantly more likely to crack, get reinfected,...
A child’s first dental visit should occur by the first birthday or within six months of the first tooth erupting, whichever comes first. The appointment is a brief, gentle, non-invasive “well-baby” checkup focused on oral development, hygiene...
A 3-month smile makeover is a sequenced cosmetic dental plan that corrects moderate crowding, chipped teeth, discolouration, and gaps using porcelain veneers, laminates, gum contouring, and whitening. The 12-week window covers diagnostics, lab fabrication, gum...