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Start The New Year With a Stunning Smile!
Our smiles are the best expression of who we are and how we feel about ourselves and others. Yet many people avoid smiling because they are concerned about imperfections in their teeth. The art and expertise - the craft - of cosmetic dentistry can address these concerns.
With some simple changes, cosmetic dentistry can totally transform aperson's smile... and, more importantly, the desire to smile. Being certain that your smile does not detract from your appearance can give you added confidence in your everyday activities, both professional and personal.
Recent advances in cosmetic dentistry enable progressive dentists to provide patients with ideal smiles that can virtually change one's self-image and selfesteem. Many of the smiles you admire on other people were created through the artistry of cosmetic dentistry. So, if you were not born with a beautiful smile, you can ...
January 1, 2008Dental News0Continue reading
Don’t Let Dental Problems Spoil Your Xmas Holidays
Knowing how to handle adental emergency can sometimes mean the difference between a happy and unhappy holiday experience. Whether you're headed for a Christmas holiday, winter cruise, a cottage weekend, or just enjoying the great Ontario outdoors, it's smart to be prepared for any kind of dental emergency.
It's not agood idea to embark on holiday travel immediately after significant dental work has been done. A quick pre-vacation checkup by your dentist may be a good idea, especially if your travels take you to a remote destination. When traveling far from home, avoid sticky and hard exotic foods that you are not used to eating. Many dental emergencies are due to lost fillings, broken teeth or illfitling dentures.
Consider assembling an inexpensive dental kit to take with you on your holiday travels. Dental cement compounds are available to replace a filling temporarily. ...
December 21, 2007Dental News0Continue reading
New Tools May Help Dentists Detect Oral Cancers Earlier
Early detection of oral cancer means agreater chance of a good outcome. The 5-year survival rate for oral cancer is low, at just below 50%. However, early detection and treatment results in the 5year survival rate increasing sharply to about 80%.
Great strides are being made by Canadian researchers in the quest to identify high-risk oral lesions in dental patients. To further the important work being done in this area, the National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research has awarded the BC Cancer Agency a $2.5 million grant to aid in the creation of new technologies that detect oral cancer in dental patients.
As part of the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program, pioneering dental practitioners in British Columbia have been successful in creating new technologies specifically designed for detecting changes in the mouth. Since 90% of the province's residents see a dentist at ...
November 14, 2007Dental News0Continue reading
