Author Archives: Martindale Dental

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 →

  Here’s what to do if you think you have a dental emergency If you’re having a dental emergency, please call, email or message your dentist.  You will be asked questions about your emergency, which will also include COVID-19 screening … Continue reading →

  Should you visit our dentist office during COVID-19?   The continued COVID-19 pandemic has created a difficult situation for dentists and patients alike.  It’s become difficult to get professional dental care, and many people are not taking care of … Continue reading →

Helpful Tips for Switching to a New Dentist Beginning early 2020, we’ll be opening the doors of our Martindale Dental Jackson Square location.  That means we’ll be fully serving residents looking for a Hamliton dentist.  As our clinic expansion into … Continue reading →

Are Clear Braces Effective? Gimmick or smile changer?  How effective are clear braces from Clear Correct at straightening your smile? When patients come into our clinic asking about the easiest way for them to get a straighter, more beautiful smile, … Continue reading →

Advice if you’re thinking about dental veneers So, you’re thinking about getting dental veneers but want some background information before you visit your dentist to consult.  That’s understandable of course, because anything that will change the look of your smile … Continue reading →