Many parents in our Mississauga community who decide to get braces for their children (or themselves) have the impression that they need to go on a liquid or soft food diet afterwards in order to protect their braces. While it is ideal that you have softer foods during the first couple of days, once you
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St. Lawrence Dentistry sees many children which benefit from early orthodontic treatment. There is a common misconception that children should start orthodontic treatment when all the permanent teeth have erupted, usually around 12 to 14 years of age. According to the American Academy of Orthodontics, children should be seen for an orthodontic assessment by age
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When patients ask Dr. Hawryluk if braces are right for them they usually have a nice smile or esthetic reasons as their goal. While braces are often used to correct a crooked smile, this is not the only reason for prescribing them. There are several other circumstances where braces can be of benefit. How do
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You may have heard a few stories about root canals, and these may leave many with unnecessary anxiety. Just the mere mention of this term causes some to shiver. Why did this particular procedure get classed as so scary to the layperson? Should you be scared of a root canal? To help you find out
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Saliva keeps your oral cavity moist and aids in chewing, swallowing, digestion, and speech plays a role in the healthy functioning of your immune system. When impaired salivary function causes a dry mouth, the condition is called xerostomia. This ailment is actually more of a symptom of a number of things rather than sickness in
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If you have a tooth which is hurting a root canal procedure may be the solution. Root canal therapy is the most commonly performed procedure amongst all endodontic (inside tooth) treatment procedures. St. Lawrence Dentistry performs root canal treatment to treat problems related to the soft inner pulp of a tooth. The pulp is the
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The first step of planning to restore your dentition with dental implants is to ask one of the doctors at St. Lawrence Dentistry whether they could be a good treatment for you. Below are some of the most common questions patients ask us about dental implants. What are dental implants? Answer: Dental implants are the
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Digital X-Rays St. Lawrence Dentistry has used digital imaging since 2005 and in 2018 we welcomed the latest generation and most advanced digital x-ray technology to our clinic — The Schick 33 Digital system. Radiographs are used sparingly in our clinic and only when there is a clear indication to do so. But when do
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The Pinhole surgical procedure is a revolutionary way correct root recession. This procedure involves no harvesting of tissue (no donor area) from the palate (inside of mouth) and a lot of times no suturing. Critical to the success of the Pinhole technique is the post procedure care of the area. After your Pinhole graft is
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Do you have a tooth which has had root canal treatment but still bothers you? Your tooth may have a hidden canal which was not located and treated during root canal treatment. St. Lawrence Dentistry can diagnose and treat your situation and return your tooth back to being comfortable. A root canal is a dental
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Have you ever wondered why people seem to have more issues with their back teeth than their front ones? It is true that a lot of people lose their back teeth more often and one of the chief reasons for this is bone loss around these teeth. This is preventable and the dentists and dental
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You can relax at your next visit to the dentist by having dental work done asleep. St. Lawrence Dentistry is licensed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario to provide dentistry asleep (general anesthesia). Since 2006 Dr. Hawryluk Jr. has worked in conjunction with Board Certified Medical Anesthesiologists to provide comfortable and safe
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