Neither a dental implant nor a bridge is automatically the better choice for every missing tooth. A dental implant replaces the missing tooth root and supports a separate replacement tooth, while a traditional dental bridge fills...
Dental bridge cleaning needs a routine that reaches the spaces around your bridge. For Newmarket patients, a demonstration can make everyday care easier to understand.
Prepare questions about replacing a large filling in Newmarket, suitable restoration choices, follow-up and treatment-specific CDCP eligibility.
If you recently had a root canal, protect the treated tooth, wait until the numbness has worn off before eating, and follow the aftercare instructions provided by your dentist. Mild tenderness can occur after treatment, but...
If your dental crown has fallen out, keep the crown if you can find it, avoid chewing on the exposed tooth, and contact a dentist for advice. Do not use superglue or another household adhesive to...
If you are considering dental veneers but are not sure they are the right choice, there are several alternatives worth discussing with your dentist. Depending on what you want to change, options may include dental bonding,...
A root canal and a tooth extraction solve different problems. Root canal treatment is intended to remove infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth while keeping the natural tooth in place. Extraction removes the entire...
Not every chipped tooth is a dental emergency, but every new chip or fracture should be assessed by a dentist. A small chip without pain may be able to wait for a regular dental appointment, while...
What to eat after wisdom tooth extraction depends on how your mouth is healing, but for the first few days, choose soft foods that require little chewing, such as yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, eggs, smooth soups...
A wisdom tooth hole usually becomes smaller gradually over several weeks rather than closing all at once. New gum tissue begins forming during the early stages of healing, but the exact time it takes for the...
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) may help cover an eligible dental crown, but crown coverage is not automatic. Dental crowns require preauthorization, which means the treatment must be reviewed against the CDCP's clinical criteria before...
A blood clot normally forms in the socket after a tooth is removed and helps protect the underlying bone while healing begins. If the clot becomes loose or is lost too early, the risk of a...
Good dental implant aftercare focuses on protecting the surgical site while the gums and bone begin to heal. In the first few days, follow the instructions provided by your dentist or oral surgeon, avoid disturbing the...
Bleeding gums should not be ignored when the problem keeps returning or occurs without an obvious reason. Minor bleeding may sometimes follow aggressive brushing, flossing or irritation, but repeated bleeding can also be associated with inflammation...
Comparing dental implants vs dentures in Newmarket? Both can replace missing teeth, but they work in different ways. Dental implants are placed in the jawbone to support replacement teeth, while conventional dentures are removable appliances that...
Dr. Saeed Meshksar & Dr. Meysam Jahanmehr
encourage quality dental care, which includes prevention of dental disorders. He is committed to provide a caring, friendly and positive dental experience to his patients
