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,…
A healthy shiny smile goes a long way. But many of us aren’t completely satisfied with how we look when we flash our pearly whites … when they become stained, dull, or damaged. Time and age can take their toll on our smiles. After all, our teeth get plenty of wear every day. With today’s dentistry techniques and technology, our…
As a general dentist in Waterloo whose primary goal is your dental and overall health needs and wants, we provide orthodontic options that will help you and your loved ones achieve a straight, esthetically beautiful – and healthy – smile. When most people hear the word orthodontics, they think of braces for kids. But did you know that about one…
Before you read any further, let’s get something out of the way. Root canal treatment – an amazing dental technique that repairs and saves teeth – gets a bad rap. Despite its proven success, amazing outcome, and modern-day technique, I still hear patients ask me when treatment is completed, “Wow, is that it?!” This is because the pain associated with…