There’s a saying by Maya Angelou that my periodontist at Periodontal Associates in Mississauga referenced when I became frustrated over a simple procedure that I felt could have been avoided if I was more aware - “Do the best you can until you know better. Then...

What if I told you that there have been advancements in dentistry that might just change your perception of periodontal care? Well, I’m telling you that there are new techniques that reduce invasive procedures and make recovery much easier for patients dealing with...

Early research published in the January edition of Science Advances, has researchers speculating about a possible correlation between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. Researchers are particularly interested in one of the key bacteria that causes gum disease...

Pockets between your teeth and gums can be a major issue For the first time in my life, I have deep pockets. Before you congratulate me, thinking I’ve won the lottery, let me explain. In my case, deep pockets isn’t a reference to the bundles of money I have (right…),...

27 Seconds is All You Have for This… If we ask you how long it takes to make a first impression, what would you say… 15 minutes, 5 minutes, even 2 minutes? WRONG! A recent study by American-based Dollar Shave Club has found that you have only 27 seconds in which to...