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Infection Control: How We Protect our Patients from COVID-19
Why is infection control important in dentistry? What is infection control in a dental clinic? Is it safe to go back to the dentist despite…
How Can You Tell if You Have Gum Disease?
What causes gum disease? What can happen if gum disease goes untreated? Diagnosing gum disease at the dentist’s office What kind of gum disease treatment…
What Causes Bruxism, and How is it Related to COVID-19?
2020 has certainly brought us our share of stress, a large part of which was triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. From adjusting to new public…
How to Treat Canker Sores
What is a canker sore? Canker sore vs. cold sore Home remedies for canker sores How to treat canker sores that are more than three…
What is the Role of a Dental Hygienist?
When you visit your dentist’s office, you’ve likely noticed that you spend a lot of time with a dental hygienist before your dentist comes into…
Tooth-Friendly Snacks are Best for My Child?
Although school may look different to Ontario families this fall due to new COVID-19 protocols, what hasn’t changed is the need to provide tooth-friendly snacks…
Do I Really Need Dental Crowns?
What is a dental crown? Do I really need a crown? How long do dental crowns last? Are there ever dental crown problems? How to…
Fluoride or Non-Fluoride: Which is the Best Toothpaste for Kids?
Which is the best toothpaste for kids? How much toothpaste to use for your child? Is it bad or harmful to swallow toothpaste? When can…
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
How often should adults change their toothbrush? Should children change toothbrushes more often than adults? How to maintain your toothbrush What happens if I don’t…
Should I Seek Urgent Care for Tooth Abscess?
What is a dental abscess? How do I know I have an infected tooth? How does the dentist treat an abscessed tooth? What you can…
COVID-19: Reducing Anxiety and Protecting the Safety of Our Patients
Are dental offices more susceptible to COVID-19? Is it safe to visit the dentist again? Are we able to still physically distance at Yonge Eglinton…
COVID-19 Update – Reopening on Monday, June 8, 2020
To Our Valued Patients, We are delighted to announce that Yonge Eglinton Dental will be reopening on Monday, June 8th for regular dental care. Our…
An Update for Our Patients Regarding COVID-19
To our valued patients, As many of you may be aware, late Tuesday night we were advised that Ontario dentists will soon be able to…
An Update for Our Patients Regarding COVID-19
To our Valued Patients, We hope that you and your families are healthy and well during the current challenges posed by COVID-19. We would like to…
Are Coconut Oil Pulling Dangers Overblown?
What is oil pulling and what are its benefits? Benefits of oil pulling are not medically proven Are there any dangers associated with oil pulling?…