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What To Do If You Think You Have a Dental Emergency During COVID-19

  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

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Visiting Martindale Dental during COVID-19

  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

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Switching to a New Dentist

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

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Are Clear Braces Effective?

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

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Advice for Dental Veneers

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

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Restorative Dentistry Versus Cosmetic Dentistry

While both are extremely common and versatile dental practices, there are big differences between restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatments.  Let’s discuss… The goal of both types of dentistry is to activate your best smile, but to achieve the results, these … Continue reading

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Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal The procedure is over, and you’re undoubtedly relieved, but now the recovery process will begin.  For most of our patients, recovery from wisdom tooth extraction isn’t a big deal – a few days … Continue reading

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Choosing the right dentist for you

Choosing the right dentist for you Are you looking for a new dentist?  Maybe you’ve moved, are new to the country or are simply looking to upgrade.  Regardless of the reason for your search, finding a dentist that you trust … Continue reading

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Are Clear Braces Right for You?

Are Clear Braces Right for You? You’ve visited the dentist (or a mirror) and found out that your smile isn’t as beautiful as it could be or once was.  You’ve got crooked teeth and you’d like to do something about … Continue reading

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What is Halitosis?

What is Halitosis? The term halitosis describes a common oral health issue we’ve all experienced at some point – bad breath.  For most of us, bad breath has triggers, like eating, drinking (or abstaining from both), smoking etc. but if … Continue reading

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Dental Implant Solutions

Missing teeth?  Dental Implants Could be the Solution Almost all Canadians suffer from missing teeth at some point in their lives.  It’s one of the most common dental conditions we see patients for at our clinics, and luckily there are … Continue reading

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Clear Braces Vs. Traditional Braces: Which is Better for You?

Clear Braces Vs. Traditional Braces:  Which is Better for You? We all want that Hollywood smile, but unfortunately almost none of us are born with a straight set of gleaming pearly whites.  Luckily, modern dentistry has solutions so that we … Continue reading

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Five Tips on Oral Health for Pregnant Women

Seems crazy, but there are many pregnant women who abstain from visiting the dentist during pregnancy because they have heard it can cause harm to their growing babies.  We’re not sure where this myth originated, but it’s just that – … Continue reading

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Are Electric Toothbrushes Worth It?

While watching TV it’s almost impossible not to notice the many ads showing people using electric toothbrushes, claiming they are the greatest thing since sliced bread.  Sure, they do look like they work, and you could just believe what you … Continue reading

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Smoking and Oral Health

Smoking leads to dental problems, including: Bad breath Tooth discolouration Inflammation of the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth Increased build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth Increased loss of bone within the jaw Increased risk of leukoplakia, white patches inside the mouth Increased … Continue reading

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National Dental Hygienists Week, April 5-11

The month of April is Oral Health Month and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™, April 5-11. Focusing on the importance of maintaining good oral health practices and helping Canadians understand the role and importance … Continue reading

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Future of Dentistry May Include 3-D Printing

A top provider of 3-D printing Stratasys recently developed a 3-D printing machine that could change the digital dentistry market. The new Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer, to dental and orthodontics labs to offer more efficient and affordable dental … Continue reading

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6 Tips for Whiter Teeth

Our teeth are irreplaceable. It’s important to keep those pearly whites looking their whitest, because nothing says confidence quite like a beaming smile. In order to keep your smile looking it’s best and brightest, here are six tips to make … Continue reading

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