Veneers are thought of as a decorative tool; metaphorically, a thin veneer is used to mask the unsightly truth. In dentistry, veneers are a bit different; they are used for aesthetic purposes, to be sure, … Read More

Root canals. They’re a part of your tooth, they’re a procedure, they’re generally seen as a pain in the neck. The procedure is dreaded by many, but fortunately, there’s little pain associated with root canals. … Read More

Your dentist may have to numb your mouth for a procedure like a filling or a root canal; nobody wants you to be in pain when you’re in the chair. To this end, dentists will … Read More

Emergencies are, by their very nature, scary things. When we’re scared, it can be difficult to stay rational, and when we’re not thinking clearly, it can be easy to make mistakes. One antidote to this … Read More

Let’s paint a picture: it’s summer, and you’re out for a stroll with a young one, maybe your kid or grandkid. You wander past an ice cream shop, and the youngun gets excited; they want … Read More

The worst kind of pain is the one you can’t diagnose; you feel discomfort or sensitivity, but it’s not constant, and you can’t pinpoint exactly why it’s happening. There’s a particular syndrome in dentistry, cracked … Read More

An autoimmune disorder is a disorder in which the immune system attacks the body’s healthy tissues. There’s a wide variety of different autoimmune disorders; each of the different kinds might affect a different element of … Read More

It’s no surprise that when you have breathing problems, they can affect your oral health. Your mouth is, after all, right next to your throat; problems with breathing can sometimes be addressed by your dentist, … Read More

We live in a world of incredible technology; we’re constantly improving on our prosthetics. We have artificial heart valves and artificial hearts, prosthetic hands with robotic functionality, and incredible prosthetic legs. Loss of limb is … Read More

Upset stomachs can be a real pain! You might be sitting down to enjoy a nice meal, ready to savour the flavours of whatever tasty morsels end up on your plate when you feel that … Read More