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!
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Plaque vs Tartar (Calculus) – What is the Difference!?
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?
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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!
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?
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Charcoal Toothpaste – Good for your Grin?
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?
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What to Expect During A Tooth Extraction
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?
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Mouthwash – Should I Add it to my Oral Health Routine?
You brush and floss regularly but still wonder – is there something more I can do to help keep my teeth and gums healthy? The short answer is “yes” and could be as easy as introducing a mouthwash to your regular routine! With all of the choices on the market, we though we would put together a short list of pros and cons to help make your decision easier.
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Your Hygiene Appointment – A Prerequisite for Overall Health
Your oral health is important to us. We want to do everything we can do to help you maintain or improve not only your oral health, but your overall health. How can we do this?
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The Air We Breathe – The Role of HEPA Filtration in the Dental Office
Over the last few months, as we were in preparations for re-opening in this new world of Covid-19, Dr Mikhail has been consulting with experts in order to make Simcoe Family Dentistry a safe place to have dental treatment even during these uncertain times.
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What to Expect at Your Next Dental Appointment
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.
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UV Lights – What’s That Glow?
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.