Posts Tagged ‘bowmanville dentist’
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.
Kids Corner Winner- July 2011
July 9, 2011
Congratulations Lillianna!
You were our winner in July 2011!
We hope you had lots of fun with your prize at The Courtice Clubhouse!
Lilliana was picked as a winner because…
Lillianna had dental treatment under general sedation one morning, and recovered so quickly that she was back at the dental office that afternoon, keeping her brother company for his visit. She said ” I had fun sleeping at the dental office”.
This little lady impressed us all that day, and she is always a little wonder when she visits!
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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
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 »
Posted in Dental Dictionary, Healthier Smiles | Tags: bowmanville dentist, fixed bridge, porcelain bridge, tooth replacement
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 »
Posted in Dental Dictionary, Healthier Smiles | Tags: bowmanville dentist, dental crowns, porcelain crowns
Composite Fillings
June 30, 2011
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Read the rest of this entry »
Say Cheese! Preventing Cavities with a Few Surprise Foods!
June 21, 2011
Beer, Beef, Soft drinks, Coffee, Fish, Lamb, Pasta, White Flour, Table Salt, Pork and White Bread…these are some of the most common acidic foods. Acidic foods wear down your teeth. So what can you do to lessen your risk for getting cavities? Read the rest of this entry »
Assignment Of Benefits
June 20, 2011
Assignment of benefits is better known by many patients as ” my insurance company pays you directly”.
“Assignment of Benefits” is a legally binding agreement between you and your Insurance Company, asking them to send your reimbursement checks directly to your doctor. Some things to note about assignment of benefits and insurance coverage in general: Read the rest of this entry »
Kids Corner Winner- June 2011
June 1, 2011
Congratulations Ava!
You were our winner in June 2011!
We hope you had lots of fun with your prize at The Courtice Clubhouse!
Ava was picked as a winner because…
Ava has been working hard on getting better at brushing and flossing, and we could tell! Ava had a great preventative care visit and exam when she was last in! We can’t wait to see her beautiful smile and those shiny chompers next time she visits! Keep up the good work Ava!
Take a look at this little doll in her photo below!
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