A chipped or broken tooth can be a painful and scary experience. Whether it’s from an accident or injury, dealing with a broken tooth can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, there are several steps you can take to address the issue and ensure that your tooth is properly cared for. In this blog, we’ll go...
Dental emergencies can range from a toothache to a broken tooth. Whether it’s a minor or major ailment, the most important thing is to get the situation under control as soon as possible. This means understanding what constitutes a dental emergency and how to avoid them in the first place. Here are some tips, such...
What’s the importance of emergency dental care? Regular care and maintenance are essential for healthy teeth and gums. But what happens when you experience a dental emergency? A broken tooth, an abscess, or a lost crown can’t wait for your next regular appointment. That’s why emergency dental care is so important—it offers a way to...
Have you ever caught yourself wondering “What should I do if I knock out my tooth?” When a baby’s tooth naturally falls out, it’s usually an exciting time for kids. But if an adult tooth is knocked out, it’s not quite as fun. Losing an adult tooth is not just a cosmetic emergency, but a...
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, around 57,000 people are diagnosed with it every year. It leads to around 10,000 deaths annually, killing around one person per hour. And the survival rate of patients who are diagnosed with oral cancer after five years is only 50%. Keeping these figures in mind, it is vital to...
Are you getting the greatest care from your dentist? Are you unsure who to entrust with keeping you up to date on your dental health? Is your dental health as good as it can be? These are the important questions that every patient should think about before seeking dental help. Having an untrained dentist can...
You had a toothache and went in for an emergency dental appointment. Unfortunately, it was determined that the tooth could not be saved and your dental office scheduled you for an extraction. What now?
Our Barrie Dental Office has certainly seen an influx in dental emergency appointments in recent weeks. After months of not being able to receive dental treatment due to the pandemic, many are just now addressing the issues that may have gotten more serious over time. Many of our emergency dental patients are a bit nervous before their initial appointment, so we thought we would outline what to expect here!
We are so excited to finally be back to being able to provide all services related to oral health to our patients. We are in the process of reaching out to our patients in the order in which their appointments were canceled in order to provide timely dental care.
While UV environmental disinfection is certainly not a new technology, it is one that has been gaining more popularity during the current pandemic. We thought we would give an interesting update on why our Barrie dental office has chosen to use this technology as an added measure to help keep our environment safe for our patients as well as for our team.
