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Don’t Try This at Home … The Dangers of DIY Dental Care
The prevalence of do-it-yourself (DIY) projects has turned regular people into interior designers, carpenters, wedding planners, chefs, and, alarmingly, dentists. DIY trends empower consumers to create their own unique products, but when it comes to dental care, some trends are better left to the professionals. DIY dental care can offer whitening products, teeth-straightening tools, and…
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Brushing Up On Your Oral Hygiene Habits
Regular brushing is crucial to maintaining strong, healthy teeth, and developing that habit while you’re still young is vital for forming healthy oral hygiene habits. Now that you’re older with your own children, you can set them up for success with this step-by-step brushing guide by Dr. Meg Ling! Your Guidance: As an adult, you…
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What is a Virtual Invisalign Consultation?
If you’re like most people these days, you’ve had some experience “working from home”. And even if you haven’t personally used remote work at your own job, you’ve at least taken advantage of online shopping or food delivery. The virtual world has made it safer, easier, and more convenient to get things done. And now…
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How Much Does Invisalign Really Cost?
The short answer: Fees for your Invisalign treatment will be between $2,400 and $7,600. That’s a pretty wide range, so let’s try to narrow it down for you. If you have severe tooth alignment or bite or jaw growth problems, then you will likely end up on the higher end of that range, since your…
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Who is NOT a Good Candidate for Invisalign?
You’re a smart enough consumer to know that you can’t believe everything you read on the internet, especially when it comes to advertising. There are no silver bullets, or secret potions, or magic wands that work perfectly every time, for every person. And the same is true with Invisalign. As much as our dentists and…
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Should I Do Invisalign or Braces?
If you’re thinking of straightening your teeth, you’ve probably wondered whether you should choose Invisalign or regular metal braces. It wasn’t that long ago that regular metal braces were faster, cheaper, and more effective than Invisalign. But advances in dental technology have evened the playing field. These days, Invisalign can handle almost any tooth alignment…
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‘Is This Normal?’
The Most Common Pediatric Dental Questions Answered As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child grow up healthy and happy. But for first-time parents, watching your child’s many stages can cause you to wonder “Is this normal?” Discover which dental curiosities are actually quite common below! ‘Why are my kid’s teeth…
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What’s the Deal With Flossing Anyways?
If you have ever been to the dentist, you have likely heard them singing praises about flossing. But for something so small and simple as a string of floss, does it really matter if it glides between your teeth twice each day? Yes. It does. Flossing cleans the 33% of your teeth that regular brushing…
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How Space Maintainers can Protect your Child’s Smile
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for every child. For parents, it can be bittersweet to see that first lost tooth under their child’s pillow in anticipation of a visit from the tooth fairy, and it’s a celebration in many homes. Yet, not every baby tooth is jostled loose at the right time.…
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Invisalign in Ancaster, ON: What Happens During The Consultation?
Your Invisalign consultation allows us to plan for your upcoming treatment and prepare you for the entire process. Invisalign is steadily growing to become one of the most popular orthodontic procedures, often being the preferred choice for our patients over traditional braces. Their almost invisible look, comfortability, convenience, and shorter treatment time make them near…
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