St. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to offer the latest advances in minimally invasive dentistry. Biomimetic Dentistry is the attempt of dentistry to mimic the biological and elastic properties of a natural tooth. Traditionally dental crowns are constructed to go below the gum line to restore deep dental decay. However, deep dental crowns can cause bone
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Chlorhexidine (aka chlorhexidine gluconate) is antiseptic. It’s used at St. Lawrence Dentistry and as a take-home rinse by many of our valued patients. It can also treat yeast contaminations of the mouth and is helpful against a range of microbes. It came into clinical use in the 1950s and is obtainable by prescription in Canada.
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St. Lawrence Dentistry performs dental procedures gently and conservatively. We make every effort to minimize the use of pain medications. However, sometimes they are indicated, and they can be very effective. Pain medications have changed markedly in the past decades in that “codeine” has been replaced with Ibuprofen as the chief pain analgesic agent at
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A Mouthwash is a liquid that is swished throughout the mouth or gargled. Customarily, mouthwashes are antibacterial liquids designed to decrease the bacterial count in the mouth. However, Dr. Hawryluk prescribes them additional purposes such as their analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal action, or to counterbalance mouth dryness. Lastly, cosmetic mouth rinses tentatively control or diminish bad
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There is nothing more essential to patient welfare than sterilization. One component of St. Lawrence Dentistry’s sterility protocols is the use of chemical indicators. They are an accurate, powerful visible signal to health care professionals which confirms profound sterilization. Chemical indicators are a critical element in the sterilization of dental tools. When used in combination
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A tongue cleaner (also termed a tongue scraper or tongue brush) is an oral health tool intended to clean the film on the tongue’s top surface. The wide surface area and lingual papilla are anatomical characteristics of the tongue that lead to “coat” formation on its surface comprising of microbes, food, saliva, and “necrotic epithelial
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In Mississauga, we have many brands of toothpaste available to us. However, at St. Lawrence Dentistry, some of our valued dental patients inquire about the value of toothpaste alternatives. Baking soda or “sodium bicarbonate”, is a fine, white powder with many home uses. It has a somewhat salty, alkaline flavor. Its natural form is nahcolite
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St. Lawrence Dentistry recognizes the link between oral and total body health. Therefore, we make concerted efforts to treat periodontal disease (gum disease). About 67% of North American adults have some form of periodontitis (gum disease). Studies have shown the prevalence in Europe, and Asia is comparable. The biofilm (film of bacteria) in the mouth
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Oil pulling is a practice in which dietary oil is whizzed around one’s mouth and then spit out. Unfortunately, there is a lack of proof to confirm the claims made for the advantages of oil pulling. As such, Dr. Hawryluk does not recommend you rely on this method for oral hygiene maintenance. Oil pulling involves
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Local Anesthetics have been one of the most important inventions in human history. You may recognize many of these terms in this article if you took a high school chemistry class. Please visit our glossary at the end of this article to review/learn them. Many of our patients at our Mississauga dental office ask us
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It’s been a whirlwind since the pandemic emerged in March 2020. Many are overwhelmed by frequently changing information about the virus, variants, and vaccines. In the not-so-distant past, “respirators” and masks were worn mainly by those whose jobs mandated them – such as ours at St. Lawrence Dentistry. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, this changed,
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Mississauga families have many toothpaste choices for their children and finding the right one for your child is critical to their overall oral health. Here we will outline the considerations you may wish to make when choosing the best toothpaste for your child. Deciding between a fluoride or non-fluoride-based toothpaste for your child. Adding Floride
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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...
