121-40 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 3J1Cosmetic Dentistry
Peri-Implantitis: Part One
In the last few blogs, we dealt with infant thumb sucking and pacifier usage. In the next two, we are actually going to reverse directions…we’ll discuss an issue that may arise with dental implants; more of an adult problem. With … Continue reading
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Severely Decayed Teeth
The consequences of tooth decay can be quite serious depending on how severe the decay is. Re Cap In a previous blog, “Dental anatomy 101,” posted on August 5th, 2016, we looked at the anatomy of the tooth i.e. the … Continue reading
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Advantages of Composite (white) Filling Material
In this blog we will look at the advantages, or if you want, the pros of white filling material…At the same time, we will compare them to Amalgam (silver) fillings. Here we go! 1) Esthetics: This is the main advantage … Continue reading
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Implant Supported Dentures – Part Three
In this the last of our series on Implant Supported Dentures (ISD’s), we will discuss: 1) Ideal locations within the jaw to place the implant and other important facts related to implant location. 2) Time frame from placing the implants … Continue reading
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Implant Supported Dentures – Part Two
Welcome to part two of the series on Implant Supported Dentures (ISD). In this blog we will discuss the maintenance required for ISD’S, how their cost differs from that of traditional ‘fixed’ implants and finally, the different types of ISD’s. … Continue reading
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Let’s Give It Up For the Lab
Let’s give credit where credit is due… In many instances the dentist needs to work with a dental laboratory in order to complete a patient’s case. In this blog, we will look at a case that I recently completed. It … Continue reading
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Dental Grills: Also known as Grillz and Fronts
Dental grills are very popular….These are just a few of the celebrities that are wearing them: Lady Gaga, Madonna, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Nelly. Facts Dental Grills are: -jewellery worn over the teeth. -popular in hip hop culture. -made of … Continue reading
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Implants…A Case Study
In some of the past blogs, we looked at what a dental implant is (“Dental Implants…A Great Solution for a Missing Tooth” posted on October 9th, 2011) and when they are indicated to fill in gaps in the mouth (“Planning … Continue reading
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Bite Collapse
In the last blog, we discussed dental attrition … it may be helpful to review it. If one has severe attrition and has lost a significant amount of the vertical dimension of their teeth, then it is wise to think … Continue reading
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Meth Mouth
I know that a picture is worth a 1000 words, but in the case of Meth Mouth, you’ll have to take my word for it: either that or Google ‘Meth Mouth’ and see for yourself. But be warned, it gets … Continue reading
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Our office is now open. We are taking the following precautions to combat COVID-19;
- A plexiglass barrier stands on the front desk in the waiting room.
- All patients have their temperature taken with a non-touch digital infra-red thermometer.
- All staff wear mask, gloves, gown, bonnet, goggles and face shield.
- Hand sanitizers are readily available for staff and patient use.
- Patients will wait outside or in their car until their appointment time.
- No visitors are permitted in the office.
- Social distancing will remain in effect in the office.
- Patients experiencing influenza-like-illness (fever with a cough, sore throat or muscle aches) should not come to the office.
- Air purifiers with hepa filters have been installed in each operatory and waiting room.
- All COVID-19 precautions put forth by both the dental and hygiene boards have been put into force in the office.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Dr Axelrad and Staff