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We've all done it, or known somebody who has done it. Waited for a problem to get worse and worse, or become painful, before doing something about it. Whether it's a hole in a tooth, loosening of teeth, or maybe even noises in the jaw joints, it's important to get things addressed before they hurt. By... READ MORE
October 22, 2011
(Aside) Ever notice how some dental websites seem to be written so awkwardly? For example, "Dr. Elston Wong is a practicing dentist in Barrie, Ontario. If you would like to address some dental concerns or maintain your current state of dental health, please contact us, a general dental office in Barrie, Ontario." The answer lies in... READ MORE
September 29, 2011
When making any purchasing decision, such as buying clothes or cars, it's nice to be able to try something on, or at least see what you're getting before you actually pay for it. We encounter a few problems in dentistry: People generally don't know how good teeth can be made to look. People generally don't... READ MORE
September 22, 2011
This is the place that describes how we do dentistry in Barrie, but I'd like to take a little time to explain our recent absence. A 6lb 14 oz. reason by the name of Maia Wong turns out to have been the culprit. Thanks to all well-wishers and congratulators; mom is doing fine given the sleep... READ MORE
September 12, 2011
This post addresses a very common situation and question that we encounter in daily practice: the root canal. What is it? And what is involved? First off, we should talk about a normal tooth. When forming, teeth form from the outside in (roughly), and at the end of the formation phase, a space at the centre... READ MORE
August 15, 2011
It's been written here several times (here and here) on this site that the best dentistry is comprehensive dentistry, and it's a concept that bears repeating over and over again. We live in an age where goods are cheap, but we also complain that things are not made to be as durable as they used... READ MORE
August 7, 2011
Everybody knows what a cavity is, right? When you get right down to it, it turns out that very few people actually know how a cavity is formed. This is important, because it goes to the heart of managing (and preventing) cavities. So let's explore this most basic of dental problems... A cavity is a hole... READ MORE
August 1, 2011
If you've been reading through our posts or our Facebook page, you will see a number cases posted where teeth are surrounded by a blue background. In fact, most of the cases you will see in progress have this same blue blackground. Why? It's certainly not for the sake of better photography (although it definitely... READ MORE
July 13, 2011
What is root surface caries? Why does this topic merit its own post? How does it concern you? Root surface caries is decay at the exposed roots of teeth. This is an increasingly relevant problem in Canada as it is a dental problem increasingly seen in an aging population. For several reasons, recession of the gums... READ MORE
June 25, 2011
One of our guiding principles is that there is no tooth better than natural tooth. We try to conserve as much original tooth as reasonable when things like decay occur, but when there is trauma and the original tooth is broken, we've got to try and repair it with something that will hopefully last. Nothing... READ MORE
June 12, 2011
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