Dr Mikhail and the team at Simcoe Family Dentistry are big advocates for improving oral health. As such, if you have been into the office in the last few years and are at a higher risk level for getting a cavity, it is quite likely that an oral rinse called Opti-Rinse made by X-Pur was recommended to you.
Do you have wisdom teeth pain getting you down? Dr Mikhail has an extensive background in oral surgeries and often will extract wisdom teeth that require removal right here in our office.
We have all been guilty of this at one time or another – using our teeth not to just chew food, but to open a package, bite our nails, or, believe it or not, popping the top off an old-school bottle of pop or beer!
You may have heard your dentist or dental hygienist refer to plaque, tartar or calculus on your teeth. You may have even noticed the build up yourself! The question is, what is the difference, and why does it matter which type of build up you have?
It has been estimated by Canadian Cancer Statistics that approximately three people in Canada per day will die from oral cancer. As with any cancer, early detection is key! Did you know that every time you visit your dental office for a routine visit, you receive an oral cancer screening?
There are so many questions when you have a new little addition to the family, from worrying about how much (or little) the baby is sleeping, to how to cut those tiny fingernails. At the dental office, we get regular phone calls regarding the development of baby teeth. Here are some answers to five of the most common questions we are asked about baby teeth!
Dr Mikhail has had the honour to be nominated for the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for Best Employer in Barrie and has made it to the finalist stage! 2020 was a very hard year for most business owners. With the added challenges of Covid-19 related provincial closures, developing new protocol and procedure.
Your dental hygienist is a registered health professional who specializes in oral disease prevention and treatment. You may have wondered what type of education it takes to become a hygienist, or why your hygienist chose dental hygiene as a career. We have interviewed Hollie to get some answers to these questions and more!
Over the last few years, charcoal products have become increasingly popular in the health and wellness industry and are often promoted as a way to whiten your teeth. Chances are you have seen a recent ad on Facebook or Instagram touting the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste, but are these products all they are cracked up to be?
Have you ever thought about changing your smile? If what you would change involves making your teeth straighter, or more in alignment, Invisalign might be a good option for you!
