O.H. Tip:
From dull to dazzling
Nothing can dull your smile more than stain and discolouration.
Although there are many different stain removers available, most of the
over-the-counter products are a disappointment. Depending on the type
and source of staining, some products simply won't work at all while others
offer just a temporary solution to the stain stigma.
Surface stains are caused by strong discolouring agents like coffee, tea
and tobacco. If you want to remove unsightly surface stains, a professional
polishing with a coarse but gentle cleaning paste will do the trick.
Complemented by regular
brushing and flossing, this technique will ensure your smile shines
brighter longer!
Some stains are harder to remove because they trapped in tiny fractures
in the tooth surface. These microcracks are so small they don't become
visible until they are stained by food or tobacco. The only way to
beat these stains is with professional whitening or bonding, a treatment that
fills in and covers microcracks with a special tooth-coloured material.
Even darker surface stains are caused by dark plaque and tartar buildup
in areas around the gum line, often the lower front teeth.
An in-office technique called scaling will assist in removing these especially
difficult stains.
The toughest tooth stains are the ones that become part of the tooth structure.
Bright white splotches on, or brownish-gray bands across the teeth can be
caused by faulty hardening of the tooth before birth or by tetracycline treatment.
You can also develop deep stains from decay and from old fillings.
Only professional whitening and masking techniques will revive smiles that
have been dulled by the very toughest of tooth stains.
We have some great before and after photos taken of our patients if you
would like to see them.
Sonya
In the News:
Our website is down and currently undergoing a complete overhaul. I
hope that it will be back up and running very soon
Dr Ross
We welcome new patients!
If you know someone who is new to the area or is looking for gentle dental
care, please call or visit our office. Regular dental care including thorough
exams is the only way to spot serious problems before they become costly
and painful. Have them call us at 733-5190 or email to doctorr@ca.inter.net
today for the important first appointment.
Communication is very
important to us - please don't be afraid to ask questions!
Message from Gail:
The office is now open two evenings per week. Dr Noël is working
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8pm. Sonya, our hygienist
also works Thursday until 8pm. She is currently booking in June for
the late appointments.
The office will be closed from May 8th to 12th while we attend the Ontario
Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting in Toronto.
General
office inquiries can still be directed to drdavidross@rogers.net
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Frequently Asked
Questions:
Q. Should I be concerned with spaces between baby teeth?
A. Faster than you can say Happy Birthday three times, your child
will have a full set of baby teeth. Don't be concerned if your child's
smile doesn't look just like yours. The small spaces between baby teeth
are normal. These gaps are nothing to worry about since primary spacing
is a natural part of child development. The spaces are there to make
room for bigger permanent teeth that are on the way. In fact, children
with spaces are less likely to need braces later on.
There are some problems you should watch out for like common habits that
can make permanent teeth come out in the wrong place. Thumb sucking can
splay the upper front teeth and so can towel or blanket sucking. If
your child develops any of these habits, give us a call. It’s a lot
easier to correct a habit than to fix a bad bite!
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