Author Archives: Martindale Dental

Appointments with the dentist can be a stressful thing for anyone, let alone your kids.  It’s common for children to have major apprehensions about the dentist, and to feel intimidated or scared by the prospect of visiting the clinic.  As … Continue reading →

Tips for coping with dental anxiety We value each of our patients who we provide dental services for at our clinic, and we’re always happy to see you in our offices.  That said, we also appreciate the fact that most … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again, September, when the kids go back to school and us parents get some free time to (hopefully) enjoy.  There’s lots of traditions and routines surrounding the first day of school but not many are … Continue reading →

You’ve just been to see your dentist for a check-up, and you’ve been told that your gums have started receding.  Now you’re wondering what to do about it and if you can reverse the process to restore your natural gumline. … Continue reading →

We are your dentist in St. Catharines Welcome to our flagship clinic, located in the lovely city of St. Catharines.  It seems like yesterday that we opened the doors to our dentist office, but in reality, that was back in … Continue reading →

Choosing Your Burlington Dentist When our clinic first opened in the Burlington community, we were hoping to integrate ourselves quickly and become a valuable part of the city’s day-to-day life.  After almost half a decade we can say that we’ve … Continue reading →

We are your local Hamilton dentist It’s been a while since we joined the Hamilton community and we couldn’t be prouder.  Our clients are awesome and our clinic location in the Jackson Square Mall really puts us in the heart … Continue reading →

Need Help Choosing Dental Veneers? Dental veneers have been a staple of our cosmetic dentistry toolkit for a long time, and for good reason.  Veneers are a popular method to enhance your smile and significantly boost your appearance.  Veneers are … Continue reading →

Can dental veneers be reshaped or altered once they’re placed? As cosmetic dentists we complete a lot of dental veneer procedures for our patients.  We aren’t only experts at designing and installing veneers, we also understand the potential pitfalls that … Continue reading →

Sports mouth guards for the win! If you’re an athlete at any level or have kids that are playing sports, a mouthguard should be a major consideration when it comes to choosing equipment.  Any level of contact sport or activities … Continue reading →

Should I Get a Dental Checkup Before Travelling? Travelling is meant to be fun, relaxing and an adventure, but in order to make the most out of your trip you’ll want to make sure that you’ve done everything you can … Continue reading →

  The recent pandemic has put seasonal flus in the back seat, but they are still around and much more common than one might think.  The cold weather, lack of sunlight and the general reduction in outdoor time puts your … Continue reading →

Does a cold or flu affect oral health? As with most things in the human body, your oral health is connected to the way the rest of you feels.  You wake up with what could be the beginnings of a … Continue reading →

Not many people are born with a perfect smile, but that doesn’t mean you won’t ever be able to go head-to-head with your favourite celebs in the radiance department.  That’s because cosmetic dentistry can do amazing things and, in most … Continue reading →

How to make your back-to-school dental check-up successful It’s important to have your child’s oral health looked at frequently, especially because their mouth (and teeth) are growing rapidly.  The summertime is often less busy at our clinics, with patients away … Continue reading →

  Do I need a dentist to whiten my teeth? At our Martindale clinics we see a lot of patients who want a whiter smile.  Eating food, drinking coloured beverages and simply age can leave teeth stained and dull looking … Continue reading →

Your mouth will never feel as clean as when you’ve just left the dentists office after a cleaning appointment, but if you want to hang onto that fresh feeling as long as possible, here’s what you need to do. Oral … Continue reading →

You’ve been brushing your teeth pretty much since they first came in, which is why it might seem like the most elementary of oral care tasks.  Believe it or not though, there’s a lot you can get wrong.  In fact, … Continue reading →