If your top and bottom teeth do not fit together properly and you want to fix your smile, you have options. Several things affect your bite such as missing, crooked, crowded or protruding teeth. Orthodontic treatments not only improve your smile, but also reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease because straighter teeth are easier to clean.

If your teeth are stained, discolored, worn, chipped, broken, misaligned, misshapen, or have gaps between them, modern cosmetic dentistry can assist in improving your smile. When it comes to improving your smile, our team of dental specialists evaluates the best course of action and will work with you to develop a treatment plan based on your wants and needs. Below we have highlighted three of the most common cosmetic procedures and given you some extra information on each so you are able to better evaluate your options. Continue reading

White is considered by most people as the ideal colour for their teeth. The truth, however, is that the natural colour of teeth ranges from light grey to yellowish shades, and teeth are not naturally meant to be completely white. This does not mean that most Canadians won’t stop at nothing to achieve a more brilliant set of pearly whites. Continue reading

Maintenance of proper dental health starts at a young age. You’ll want a dentist to check your child’s teeth as he grows and make sure that his pearly whites are straight and cavity-free. Then again, you ought to know that the dental needs of children are different from those of an adult. Fortunately, there are dentists who are trained in handling the dental and oral care needs of young patients. Continue reading

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is the federal agency responsible for the enforcement of safety measures in any workplace, including every Guelph dental office. Basically, the OSHA sets up guidelines in these establishments to keep people safe while they are working. The guidelines that OSHA has set up for dental offices are very strict and must be followed to the letter to ensure the safety of dental practitioners—and their patients as well. Continue reading

The word “oral” refers to anything that relates to the mouth. This includes your gums, tongue, jawbone, supporting tissues, and most of all, your teeth. That said, good oral health doesn’t only mean you have shiny white, perfectly aligned teeth—you likewise need to ensure that the rest of your mouth is well-taken care of as well. After all, oral health affects your entire body, so maintaining good oral health is essential to the maintenance of your total well-being. Continue reading

Gum or periodontal disease is one of the most common reasons for tooth loss among adults in Canada. All forms of this disease begin with a condition called gingivitis, characterized by reddening and bleeding of the gums when brushing. Anyone may experience gum disease at any time, but its symptoms are usually not evident and it develops without pain. Some people only discover that they have the condition when they are already suffering from severe bone loss or one of their teeth falls off. Despite the sneaky development of periodontal disease, residents around Guelph can prevent this oral problem through proper oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. Continue reading

As much as nobody likes bad breath (halitosis), it is unfortunately quite common. Although precise epidemiological data is a bit scarce, several studies have suggested that bad breath may fall close behind dental cavities and gum disease as the foremost reasons for visiting a dentist in Guelph and nearby areas. Continue reading

A visit to a local dentist in Guelph and elsewhere is pretty straightforward, right? You come in and the dentist thoroughly scans your mouth for cavities so he can treat them. A host of other procedures he can do include teeth cleaning, applying preventive treatments like sealants, and identifying the tell-tale signs of gum disease. Afterwards, you settle the bill and go on your merry way. Continue reading