Do you ever feel anxious about going to the dentist? The team at Strathroy Family Dental is here to help calm your anxiety so you can take care of your oral health. Not only are our dentists and oral hygienists friendly and compassionate, but we also provide sedation dentistry services for those who are clinically
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In the summertime, sugary treats are a real temptation for children. Sugary snacks may taste great, but the sticky sugars can stick to the teeth and end up contributing to rapid tooth decay and plaque build-up. Reducing sugar does not have to be boring, try these four tips and reduce sugars with summer snacks your
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Cavities are one of the most common oral health problems for people of all ages. In many cases, dental cavities come as an unwanted surprise during regular dental checkups. If caught early, dental cavities can be resolved with dental fillings, a relatively quick and straightforward procedure. However, if left untreated, a dental cavity will turn
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Your dentist should be your first point of contact whenever you encounter a dental problem. But what if you have a dental issue after opening hours, on the weekends or during the holidays? It’s important to know the difference between dental problems that require emergency attention and those that can wait until the next day.
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Dentures are a popular option for addressing multiple tooth replacement and dentures work as a viable treatment for many people. However, they do have their downsides. For example, they are prone to slipping in the mouth while you eat or speak. They also do not support bone health and require many adjustments over the course
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A dental emergency can arrive in many forms for a variety of reasons, but one thing they all have in common is the fact that they should be examined by an emergency dentist right away. Depending on the situation, dental emergencies that are left overnight could run the risk of losing a tooth permanently. Maybe
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Tooth decay is damage to the teeth that happens when harmful, decay-causing bacteria make a home in your mouth. They then start to produce acids that attack your teeth’s surface and enamel. This is what causes cavities, which are essentially small holes in your teeth that may grow larger with time. If left untreated, cavities
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Dental emergencies can happen in a split second. Injuries to your teeth and gums or oral infections should never be ignored or go without treatment for long periods of time. These can be serious and potentially life-threatening and might require emergency dental care. If ignored, your current pain could turn into permanent damage, and this
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Have you recently gone through a dental implant procedure or are you interested in dental implants? Dental implants are one of the most popular procedures when it comes to replacing lost teeth or stabilizing an existing tooth. The dental implant procedure typically lasts a couple of hours and goes through two or three stages during
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Do you consider brushing your teeth the only thing that you need to do to take care of your teeth? If so, you should consider changing up your oral care routine. Simply brushing your teeth twice a day is not going to keep them in the best shape possible! There is a lot more that
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