Dental Dictionary
Helpful Dental and Oral Health Links
August 3, 2011
Telehealth Ontario
Access a qualified health professional quickly, and easily! Did you know everyone has free access to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Telehealth Ontario
University of Toronto
Faculty of Dentistry, Dental Public Education System. Lots of valuable information on dental work. University of Toronto Faculty Of Dentistry
Canadian Dental Association
An authority figure in dentistry, they provide updated news related to your dental care. Canadian Dental Association
Ontario Dental Association
The ODA sets the fees dentists charge in Ontario. They also offer plenty of helpful information, tips and more! Ontario Dental Association
Children’s Dental Health
Being informed can help you keep your kids’ teeth healthy and cavity free. Visit this website for kids dental health information. Children’s Dental Health
Why Do I Need A Root Canal?
July 21, 2011
Root canal treatment (also referred to as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy) is made necessary when a cavity is allowed to reach all the way to this pulp. Regular cleanings and checkups prevent and detect problems early. Read the rest of this entry »
Dentures
July 21, 2011
At Bowmanville Dental, we don’t ever want you to be without your smile. If you need Dentures, our friendly, understanding dentists and staff are with you every step of the way to help you feel better about your smile. Both complete dentures and partial dentures are finely crafted and custom-fitted to each patient. Read the rest of this entry »
Professional Tooth Whitening
July 21, 2011
Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to remove stain from natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to lighten the shade of most teeth. It is very common and safe. Read the rest of this entry »
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Porcelain Veneers
July 21, 2011
Often an alternative to crowns, dental veneers are very thin pieces of specially-shaped porcelain or plastic that are glued over the front of your teeth with little or no anesthesia needed. They are the cure for teeth that are severely discolored, chipped, have small holes or pits, are misshapen or crooked, or for the correction of unwanted or uneven spaces.
Cosmetic Smile Enhancements
July 21, 2011
Cosmetic treatment can include anything done to enhance your smile. Some cosmetic treatments also offer significant functional benefits, and vice verse. The most common smile enhancement is tooth whitening. Read the rest of this entry »
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Sedation Dentistry & Anesthesia
July 7, 2011
What is anesthesia?
The word ‘anesthesia’ means ‘loss of sensation’. Today, safe and effective methods of anesthesia allow surgery to be performed on millions of patients each year. You should know a few important things about anesthesia:
- most importantly, it stops you from feeling pain and other sensations during your treatment
- it can be given in various ways
- not all anesthesia makes you unconscious
- it can be directed to different parts of the body
What is a Dental Implant?
July 7, 2011
Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. Dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support, nor do they require the neighbouring teeth to be buffed down and capped. For these reasons and more, dental implants are considered the least invasive, ideal option for replacing teeth. Read the rest of this entry »
Porcelain Fixed Bridges
July 7, 2011
Crowns repair or restore single problem teeth. What if you have a few teeth that all need attention, or a missing tooth you would like to replace? A fixed bridge is a good option. Read the rest of this entry »
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Porcelain Crowns
July 7, 2011
Dental issues normally begin around age 30. As we age, many of us find ourselves with teeth that are no longer structurally sound. Root canals, lost fillings, decay below a filling, chipping and cracking of the enamel are all things that can lead to large scale defects in a tooth’s surface. When the entire surface of a tooth is a broken or decayed, but the root system is intact, a dental crown might be the best treatment. Read the rest of this entry »
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