If you’re embarrassed about your smile because of decay or dark fillings in your teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins. Because composite resins are not made of metal, your doctor can blend and mix shades to find the perfect color to match your natural teeth. This means only you and your
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If you’re the parent of a young child, you’ve probably noticed lots of shiny, colorful mouths filled with braces at events you attend with your pre-teen children. And, if you wore braces yourself as a teenager, you might be wondering why, in fact, they are wearing braces that young. The reason is because today, advances in orthodontics
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Everyone wants that Hollywood smile, but not everyone is lucky enough to be born with perfect teeth. Chips, irregular shapes, and discoloration of teeth are not uncommon and can make people hide their smiles or feel uncomfortable. If your teeth make you self-conscious for any reason, dental veneers may be a solution to consider. Sometimes
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With people living longer and more stressful lives, cracked teeth are seen more and more often at the dentist’s office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons, most notably that the pain often comes and goes. Because of the short periods of erratic pain, it can be difficult to
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No matter how vigilant one’s oral care regime, the irrepressible development of plaque, and the porous nature of teeth makes them prone to decay. To forestall the excessive development of plaque that can result in gum and tooth loss, routine prophylaxis (Adult Prophylaxis Dental Procedure Code and Child Prophylaxis Dental Procedure Code) is recommended for all individuals. Yet prophylaxis
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Since we’re in the habit of sharing good habits with both adults and children, this one is for both of you. Chances are, the way you brush your teeth today is the way you brushed as a child: fast, slow, a little water, lots of water, mouth closed, mouth open – and so on. There
read moreAbout the Plan: We are now proudly offering the Smile Advantage Plan– a dental savings plan that provides the quality dental care you deserve at a price you can afford. This provides an alternative to traditional insurance for those that need access to affordable, quality care. How it works: The Smile Advantage Plan is an
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It’s something we’ve been working on for several months. And now, we’re proud to announce the official launch of our new website. The URL may remain the same, but the site has been completely transformed. You’ll notice a brand new design and menu, where you can easily search for information about our practice, our team,
read moreI love being a dentist for so many reasons. One of those reasons are the opportunities I am afforded to interact with children and to teach them the importance of oral health. In the news we hear so much about healthcare and who is going to pay for it. I don’t know the answer to
read moreWelcome to the Blog for Oakville Dental Care. I am so excited to be able to provide you with the latest information on oral and overall health with links to great resources and answers to your questions. Enjoy the information and feel free to ask me your oral health questions. – Dr. Sindelar
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