Dental health correlates with overall health. Contributing to total body wellness is an overarching goal of St. Lawrence Dentistry. This article explores ways we can work together to improve your oral health goals. The concept of Biofilm is fundamental to understand the role of our dental hygienists. Bacterial colonization in the oral cavity starts at
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St. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to announce that the latest generation of Piezo technology, the ‘Surgic Touch,’ has arrived at our office. Dr. Hawryluk uses this exciting update to perform dental procedures with even more accuracy, gentleness, and predictability. The Surgic Touch’ is the third generation of ultrasonic bone surgery devices offered by Guilin Woodpecker
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St. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to announce the arrival of ‘Equia Forte HT’, an innovative, long term glass hybrid material for filling cavities in teeth. Building on the success of previous products, this new material has higher translucency (improving the natural look), increased fluoride release, better handling characteristics, and higher compressive strengths than its predecessor.
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With advancing technology, today’s dental implants offer far better results compared to the legacy systems of the past. Mississauga dental patients want dental implants to provide a natural smile that is strong and functional. One critical factor of a well done dental implant is the gum tissue must attach or integrate to the collar of
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Short dental implants are used at St. Lawrence Dentistry when there is minimal bone available for their placement. Minimally invasive implant dentistry looks at the existing bone volume available for implant placement and the eventual support needed for dental crowns. Instead of focusing on trying to add more bone by grafting, Dr. Hawryluk Jr. looks
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St. Lawrence Dentistry always takes a very conservative and cautious approach to using medications. However modern medications can help us treat many dental conditions. In previous articles we reviewed antibiotic, local anesthetics, and some pain control medications. Here we will summarize other commonly used medications used in dentistry. Steroids (short for corticosteroids) are synthetic drugs
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One of St. Lawrence Dentistry chief goals is to remedy dental pain. This is an unpleasant feeling with physical and emotional components and it a very individual experience. It is usually caused by a tissue injury with elicits an emotional response. At the tissue level there is stimulation of a pain receptor. Pain receptors, also
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Most Frequent Questions at St. Lawrence Dentistry For a month we kept track of the most frequent dental questions our valued patients asked us. Like any part of the body, there are some issues or facts about teeth that are frequently inquired about. Here are the most recurring questions at our Mississauga Dental Office: What
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Many people, including us at St. Lawrence Dentistry, love drinking sodas but are weary of their harmful effects. As you many be aware, soda is terrible for your teeth, its addictive, and loaded with sugar. One can of soda a day increases risk of heart attack by 20%. Diet Soda is no better and increases
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Like in every other city across the world, some children in Mississauga will get dental decay. Parents have a big job taking care of their children’s teeth but it is certainly a noble one and an investment in your child’s future. Parents have to constantly watch their child does not fall and knock their teeth.
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Quite a few patients mention to Dr. Hawryluk that they notice their teeth shifting out of alignment. Shifting of teeth can occur for many reasons including grinding, loss of teeth, or bad dental habits. Whatever the cause may be, shifting teeth can actually bring you more dental problems if left untreated, since teeth that are
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Welcome to the St. Lawrence Dentistry blog! Today, we’re exploring an important topic that might be affecting your oral health:...
Residents of Mississauga are increasingly seeking long-lasting, natural-feeling tooth replacements. Dental implants have become the premier choice for tooth replacement...
At St. Lawrence Dentistry, we craft beautiful porcelain veneers that enhance our patients' smiles. Porcelain veneers are slim, customized shells...
At St. Lawrence Dentistry, Dr. Hawryluk and his team provide exceptional dental care with a focus on patient comfort through sleep dentistry. By using medication to help patients relax, sleep dentistry minimizes anxiety and discomfort during procedures. Whether you have dental phobia, a sensitive gag reflex, or require extensive dental work, our certified anesthesiologists ensure a safe and stress-free experience. Discover how sleep dentistry can transform your dental visits into a calm and comfortable experience.
At St. Lawrence Dentistry, Dr. Hawryluk and his team provide exceptional dental care with a focus on patient comfort through sleep dentistry. By using medication to help patients relax, sleep dentistry minimizes anxiety and discomfort during procedures. Whether you have dental phobia, a sensitive gag reflex, or require extensive dental work, our certified anesthesiologists ensure a safe and stress-free experience. Discover how sleep dentistry can transform your dental visits into a calm and comfortable experience.
In cosmetic dentistry, technological advancements and techniques continually improve the options for enhancing smiles. One such innovation is the injection...
