Tips, news, and advice from the team at Parkwoods Dental.
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to prevent the problem from becoming worse. An abscess is a bacterial infection, and will normally cause pain and […]
Sunbeams and Beaming Smiles Long days in the sun’s rays offer you lots of options for outdoor activities. Beach time? Vacation? Open-air concerts? Baseball, biking, board sports? No matter what plans you have for these sunny days in North York, , we have some tips to keep your smile beaming. Sunscreen is good for all […]
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal! Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it after eating certain foods. Enamel is an extremely hard mineral on the exterior of each of your teeth. It’s […]
Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your brushing by avoiding common mistakes. Choose the right brush In almost every case, a soft brush provides the […]
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer? Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and thyroid or skin cancers. The high death rate results from the fact […]
Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments? Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Parkwoods Dental Office wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for adults. There are several reasons fluoride treatments could be beneficial to you as a grownup. If you have a high […]
Post Oral Surgery: Signs of Infection Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for after you’ve undergone surgery. Oral surgery procedures are intended to reduce pain and prevent infection. Sometimes complications occur after […]
How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, however the most common material used today in fillings is composite, tooth-colored fillings. Composite fillings can be made to […]
I can’t stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help? the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a sore jaw, you may have tooth grinding, a condition we also call bruxism. We […]
Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment? Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make way for permanent teeth, primary teeth can be affected by decay, trauma, or infection—problems which can lead to damage […]
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