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Has a periodontist recently told you that you need a gum graft? Like any dental procedure, gum grafting can sound scary and intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it’s exactly what you need to reverse the damage from gum recession and enhance your smile. So, what exactly is it? Here, our periodontists […]

The dental world doesn’t have to be confusing and remember, you are in charge of your dental care and next steps. Of course, your dental plan will also dictate how much you have to spend, but sometimes you can’t put a price on your dental health.  That said, if you are prone to extreme and/or […]

I know how difficult it can be to navigate your dental benefits plan. The cynic in me thinks that some companies make it as difficult as possible to understand how much coverage you are actually entitled to so that you just pay out-of-pocket, or go without. However, the key word here is entitled! You are entitled to […]

I’ve been there and I’m sure many of you reading this have been too. You have gone to a specialist or expert based on a referral from another professional and have jumped into the recommended care plan. Let’s ask ourselves how much effort we really put into learning about the people we ‘trust’ to take […]

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 when you know better, do better.” Unbeknownst to me, there were things that I was […]

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 dental implants, gum recession, bone grafting and more. According to the Canadian […]

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 – Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). Early studies seemingly show that this may be a key to unlocking the root cause of Alzheimer’s […]

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…), but a reference to the […]

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 make a good […]