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Here's a case that started off looking pretty simple, but is actually fraught with danger. It speaks to the importance of pre-operative evaluation and preparation, because the cause of the original destruction of tooth must be understood. Before treatment can begin, one must be able to predict the potential complications. In this case, the treatment... READ MORE
February 26, 2012
Just some news about an oral rinse that has been around for a while, but soon will be more easily accessible to the general public. It's called CariFree, and once we get the logistics down for you, we will be recommending it widely. (Full disclosure: Dr. Wong has no financial interest in this product or company). Here's... READ MORE
February 19, 2012
Commonly, we will hear that someone likes our office because it appears "modern", and has "up-to-date equipment". That may be good, but keep in mind that just around the corner there will always be a "moderner" and more "up-to-date" office! There are great office interior designers, there are beautiful-looking pieces of equipment that can fit... READ MORE
Well, if this ain't the holy grail of questions... The answer to that age-old question of how best to brush your teeth has not changed since brushing of teeth began, and it is this: whatever method gets the plaque off without damaging the teeth/gums. In an age of slick promotion and easy one-step fixes, we... READ MORE
February 12, 2012
Periodically, we will see people who request not to have their dental x-rays (radiographs) taken. Sometimes this is for financial reasons. Sometimes it's because they don't think they "need" them. Maybe it's the number of technologies out there that say that x-rays are no longer required. Or, maybe there are fears of radiation exposure. This... READ MORE
January 25, 2012
A common oral symptom that we hear is "sensitivity". While that may be the best way to describe it, symptoms can be further clarified to allow us to determine the extent of a problem. Tell us more about the symptoms your mouth is feeling, and we can pretty much figure out your problem. A previous post... READ MORE
January 8, 2012
Usually, we aim to write about things that are helpful to the overall understanding of dentistry, so the topics will cover such broad themes such as proper home care of your mouth (flossing, diet), biological issues (jaw joint issues, fluoride), or aspects of clinical dentistry (rubber dam, early detection of problems, evidence-based dentistry). In this post,... READ MORE
December 20, 2011
In dentistry, one of the well-understood implications of working with teeth is that you're not only working in the mouth. From our perspective, there are two other major players when dealing with proper functioning of the oral system: the joints and the muscles. When the whole system is not functioning in harmony, we can see signs... READ MORE
November 9, 2011
Just a reminder to those who like to see some in-progress views of our work, we will periodically post cases on our Facebook page! Often, it's pretty routine dentist stuff, but we hope you like the results. If you too have work you'd like to have us post, or share with your friends, please let... READ MORE
November 4, 2011
No dental office can say that it has the best dentist in Barrie. Being the "best" is more often a subjective opinion, and truthfully this depends on human interaction as well as clinical acumen. Our goal is to provide the best dentistry that we can offer, and this means relying on the best evidence available to... READ MORE
October 22, 2011
We're taking extra precautions to keep our patients and employees safe.
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