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Oral health for total health

Oral health for total health

Oral health is part of your overall health. With a healthy mouth you can eat, speak and smile in comfort, which helps you feel physically, socially and mentally well. A healthy mouth helps you enjoy life. Risk factors Caring for your teeth requires more than brushing, flossing and visiting your dentist regularly. It is important to understand the risk factors…

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Dental plan and dental treatment in Canada

Dental plan and dental treatment in Canada

As a dental office in Waterloo, we always listen to people discussing how dental care in Canada is expensive. It is also expensive to maintain a dental office here. Setting up and maintaining a dental office is not an easy task. We have to find the best location, with free parking for patients, make sure the place is always nice…

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Avoid gum disease

Avoid gum disease

Gums occupy a large portion of the mouth surrounding your teeth and are vulnerable to bacteria attacks. Moreover, everyone experiences gum disease to any degree at some time in their lives. However, prevention is vital, and gum disease can be easily avoided with a simple and good oral care routine and a few changes in your lifestyle. In this article,…

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Dealing with dental anxiety

Dealing with dental anxiety

Anxiety is a common psychological disorder affecting many people worldwide. Early records show that anxiety has been around since Greco-Roman times. However, as time passes, anxiety triggers change and adapt to modern days. Moreover, a lot of people within contemporary times are afraid of dentists. Although the reasons behind this are numerous, the dentist, their team and patient must know…

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The Importance of the Complete Oral Exam (COE)

The Importance of the Complete Oral Exam (COE)

During the complete oral exam (COE) your dentist will make a full assessment of your overall and oral health. While examining you, the dentist will look for: Damaged and missing teeth Early signs of cavities Your gum condition Dental treatments previously done Early signs of oral cancer The position of your teeth (e.g., spacing, bite) The health and function of…

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Iris Dentistry is celebrating their 5th anniversary

Iris Dentistry is celebrating their 5th anniversary

Iris Dentistry has been providing dental care and helping patients and their families in the Waterloo community and surrounds areas for the past 5 years. Have you had a chance to meet Dr. Iris Moreira? Dr. Iris Moreira was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she earned her dental degree in 2002. After completing her dental training,…

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About Iris Dentistry

We are located in the Marsland Mall, in Waterloo, Ontario. We serve the Waterloo Region with orthodontics services, as well as general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Dr. Iris Moreira is an Invisalign provider. We are accepting new patients at all ages and would love to look after your smile.