Maybe going to the dentist is not your idea of a good time. Fair enough. But regular dental visits are important for the health of your teeth, gums and even for your overall wellness. Your insurance company and your dentist’s office might disagree on the number of teeth cleaning visits you need per year. Fortunately,…
Pregnancy affects your body in a myriad of ways. A swelling belly, stretch marks, sore ribs, heartburn – these are some obvious side effects of growing your bundle of joy – but have you given any thought to how pregnancy affects your teeth? “During pregnancy there are significant hormonal changes and therefore there’s going to…
Think of it as a facelift for your gums. Pinhole gum grafting is the latest way to deal with gum recession. Created in California, pinhole gum grafting is often referred to as a lunchtime gum lift. “Basically pinhole gum grafting is a newer way to treat gum recession, which creates less post-operative discomfort and is…
Guelph Village Dental is celebrating an anniversary. It has been just over a year since the team began welcoming refugees from Syria to the clinic. We have now provided free dental services to more than 15 families, including children as young as three and adults up to age 75. A number of the patients hadn’t…
At our practice we have the pleasure of offering orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages. Through our patients treatment, we have the opportunity to follow their journey towards a straight smile, a balanced bite and most importantly a greater sense of self-confidence. A persons’ smile constantly ranks amongst the top physical attributes which help…
Over the past 8 months we have had the pleasure of meeting and providing dental care to several Syrian families who now call Guelph their home. During this time we have had to opportunity to hear unbelievable stories of survival and resilience. We’ve also heard the first hand accounts of innocent families torn from their homes…
The fluoridation of municipal water supplies is a controversial topic that has been debated for many years. On one side are the opponents who argue that exposure to excess fluoride can lead to weakened bone structure, kidney toxicity and a condition called dental fluorosis, where the enamel of the teeth appears mottled and brown in…
It has been almost exactly 3 months since we started organizing our effort to provide dental care to Syrian refugee families coming to Guelph. Over that time we anxiously awaited their arrival and looked forward to our opportunity to provide a helping hand. Today we had the pleasure of meeting our first Syrian family who have…
For many years there has been an ongoing discussion regarding the safety of ‘silver’ or amalgam fillings. As alternative and natural forms of healthcare become more prevalent, many patients inquire about the safety of having these fillings in their teeth. The concern with amalgam fillings is that they contain mercury; a well-established toxin. Trace amounts…
The term ‘dental tourism’ or ‘dental holiday’ has become commonplace. It refers to a person travelling outside of their country to receive dental care while also enjoying a vacation. Patients often travel to Mexico, Costa Rica or even India and China to have dental treatment done, usually at a fraction of the cost. Thus far in my…
