Last month, I talked about effective ways to search for a dentist online. Using Google and taking a look at their office website is a good start – and for some, it may be enough. However, if you’re looking for more in-depth information about a dentist’s approach, staff, expertise, etc., (or even if you just …
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Looking for a dentist? Fire up your laptop for access to all the information you need to make an informed decision. Unlike the yellow pages ads of yore, which basically just provided you with the dentist’s name and address, dental office websites and dental and medical rating sites are rich, info-packed resources that can answer …
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You’ve always wanted straighter teeth. You’ve been meaning to fix that chipped front tooth. You dream about having a whiter, more attractive smile. So what’s keeping you from having the great-looking teeth you deserve? People find all kinds of reasons to NOT improve their smile – and let me tell you, I’ve heard them all. …
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A straight white smile makes you feel young, vibrant and confident. Yet so many people hide smiles they’re not happy with. You don’t have to be ashamed of your smile – orthodontics can give you the straight teeth and the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. These days, straightening a young person’s teeth is standard practice. …
In 1998, Reader’s Digest published an article that detailed one reporter’s quest to “prove” that dentists in Canada are dishonest. He visited 28 dentists across the country, and asked them simply “What do I need to have done?” Not surprisingly, he got 28 different answers, ranging from suggestions for a simple cleaning to $10K worth …
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When you go to the doctor for a physical, the doctor’s fee is paid by OHIP. But when it’s time for your biannual dental checkup, there’s no provincial plan that covers your costs. Workplace dental insurance plans cover many of your dental expense. However, every plan is different, and your provider may have different guidelines …
Keeping your teeth healthy means regular brushing, flossing, and watching what you eat and drink. But we have other tools at our disposal to help keep our teeth in top shape. Here’s a quick overview of three things you may not have thought too much about – fluoride, dental sealants and digital x-rays. Fluoride. There …
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If you get frequent headaches, you know how uncomfortable and exhausting they can be. Constant pain drains you, taking the fun out of even the most enjoyable activities. But did you know that help could be dentist’s visit away? It’s true. Dentists can help with headaches. In fact, dentists are particularly effective at addressing pain …
Whether you’re 20 or 80, your dentist’s office probably looks a lot different from the one you remember from your childhood. That’s because it is different. Dentistry has changed a lot over the years; in fact, it’s one of the most progressive clinical sciences, with remarkable advances that have made modern-day visits shorter and easier, …
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Are you afraid of going to the dentist? Do you panic, or experience physical symptoms like shaking, sweating or nausea at the thought of a dental appointment? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Many people don’t see a dentist because they have a dental fear or phobia – an acute, crippling anxiety that keeps them …
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