We have reopened for regular dental appointments. In light of Covid-19 public health concerns, there will be some changes to our usual protocols. Click here to learn more.
Patient: How much to have this tooth pulled?Dentist: $200.Patient: $200 for just a few minutes of work?Dentist: I can extract it very slowly, if you like.General dentistry in Barrie, Ontario has no excuse not to be excellent - there is too much science, continuing education, technology, specialist support and laboratory resources that it is hard... READ MORE
June 23, 2014
Dental tourism has been touted as a solution for patients unable to afford dentistry at home. The premise is this: for a fee less than what you would pay in Canada, you get to travel to a country that can offer you not just the dentistry, but also a vacation/sightseeing experience! The higher someone's dental... READ MORE
March 30, 2014
Great! You got dental insurance! Now your dental dreams can be realized! Little do people know, but dental insurance can often be someone's worst enemy in the pursuit of oral health. Explain how, you implore: how could the prospect of having someone else reimburse you for your dental work possibly be a bad thing? Isn't a job with dental... READ MORE
March 23, 2014
First off, crooked teeth are not a disease, so in answer to the question: "Do I or my child need braces?", the strict answer is "No". But perhaps the question should be phrased differently - after all, technically, people don't "need" all their front teeth. In this day and age, people do not need teeth at... READ MORE
January 26, 2014
Hate your dentures? Dentures not staying in? Looking for some options in Barrie? Read on, and find out what our dental office can provide for you. Implants and dentures can be a beautiful match. First off, age is not a factor! We have heard some people say that they cannot get implants because they are "too... READ MORE
December 28, 2013
Need a Barrie emergency dentist? See this post on dental emergencies. Not a weekend goes by where we do not get a call to our emergency dentist number (705.733.0880) asking for help with a toothache or some other oral pain. Toothaches happen. We get it. But, it doesn't have to be that way! Read on for... READ MORE
December 21, 2013
Serious Barrie dentistry: collaborative dentistry, or "what do my teeth have to do with my heart?" In North America, dental decay was such a problem in earlier times that dental research and development was given its own avenue for growth. Thus began in the U.S, under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute of... READ MORE
December 16, 2013
Once in a while, we (OK, just Dr. Wong) goes overboard and wants to document the heck out of a case. So, in pure voyeuristic interest, the following photos depict a step-by-step viewing of a root canal procedure done in our Barrie office! We are sure you'd like the pics, because people like nothing more than... READ MORE
November 23, 2013
Hey, our Barrie dental office has just taken delivery of a PrepStart Air Abrasion machine! Great, but what is this piece of equipment for, and how can it benefit you? We're glad you asked! We're not big into promoting the gadgetry we have, because honestly, tools are tools. There are always more gadgets to buy out there,... READ MORE
November 10, 2013
It goes without saying that your teeth are not only for smiling, they are for chewing too. Any Barrie cosmetic dentist should ensure that while making your teeth look better (easy to do), the work that is done will also make your face look better and be sturdy enough to withstand the stresses of eating... READ MORE
November 7, 2013
We're taking extra precautions to keep our patients and employees safe.
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