by Chapnick Dental | Apr 1, 2015 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health, Periodontal Health
News CAN I REMOVE TARTAR FROM MY TEETH AT HOME? Tartar is a byproduct of plaque – a biofilm that naturally forms on the teeth. This calcified substance can prove very hard to remove at home, particularly when it is allowed to form underneath the gum line. Your best...
by Chapnick Dental | Mar 16, 2015 | Blogs, mouthgards, Physiologic dentistry
News WHAT IS PURE POWER MOUTHGUARD? Pure Power Mouthguard is a customized mouthguard that has been clinically shown to improve performance during athletic activities. Based on neuromuscular dental principles, the Pure Power Mouthguard is specifically designed to keep...
by Chapnick Dental | Mar 9, 2015 | Blogs, cosmetic dentistry
News CAN DENTAL CROWNS IMPROVE THE LOOK OF MY SMILE? Dental crowns are placed over existing teeth to restore strength, function, and appearance to the smile. Sized, shaped, and colored to fit in perfectly with your natural teeth, the dental crowns offered by Barrie...
by Chapnick Dental | Mar 3, 2015 | Blogs, pediatric dentistry
News WHEN SHOULD I SEE A PERIODONTIST? A periodontist is a dentist trained to diagnose and treat all types of gum disease. Even if you have a general dentist, you may wish to call a periodontist for an examination if you begin to experience symptoms such as: Gum...
by Chapnick Dental | Mar 2, 2015 | Blogs, general dentistry
News BENEFITS OF TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS There are a number of problems with metal fillings. To begin with, metal cannot be bonded to teeth. This means that securing a metal filling requires the drilling of a large cavity, which allows the amalgam to be packed deeply...
by Chapnick Dental | Feb 23, 2015 | Blogs
News TYPES OF TEETH CROWNS Teeth crowns, also known as dental crowns, are used by Barrie general dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick to address a number of cosmetic and functional issues. Dr. Chapnick may use crowns to protect teeth weakened by trauma, decay, or infection....