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
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If you clench your jaws, grind your teeth, or have an unbalanced bite, eventually your chewing muscles can become fatigued, shorten, and go into painful spasms. Pain that originates in your jaw joints can spread to your temples or the back of your head and trigger migraines. It can also cause chronic neck, back, and
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You may have periodontal disease and not even know it. We’re not trying to scare you, but … nearly half of adults have it. And many don’t know it. Also known as gum disease and “the silent killer,” it can lead to serious health conditions if allowed to progress. That’s why you can trust us
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Many of our patients have had crown (or crown & bridge) treatment to restore their beautiful smiles. But many of you haven’t, and we often get questions about what a crown is and why we would place one. I’m glad to take a moment today to give you a general overview and let you know
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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
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Did you know that about 60% of Canadians believe an attractive smile impacts their self-confidence? This was uncovered in a survey conducted by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Perhaps that’s why we all like to keep our teeth their whitest and brightest … because we know how good it feels, the confidence it instills, and
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Losing one or more teeth doesn’t have to spell the end of your healthy, beautiful, natural-looking smile. At Gordon Street Dental, your general dentist in Guelph, we’re in partnership with local specialists to rejuvenate and protect oral health for future years with dental implants. Did you know … if you happen to lose just one
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Once only for the stars in Hollywood, cosmetic dentistry in Guelph is now an attainable dream for all. At Gordon Street Dental, we can fix many smile concerns with proven techniques designed to restore the beauty and function of your smile. Our family-oriented dental practice has made it our mission to know our patients as
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You may have periodontal disease and not even know it. We’re not trying to scare you, but … nearly half of adults have it. And many don’t know it. Also known as gum disease and “the silent killer,” it can lead to serious health conditions if allowed to progress. That’s why you can trust us
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Did you know that three Canadians die every day from oral cancer? In fact more people die from oral cancers than either cervical or skin cancer. And because two-thirds of oral cancers are discovered in the late stages of the disease, prognosis is often poor. When discovered late, the 5-year survival rate is a frightening
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