by Chapnick Dental | Aug 16, 2012 | Blogs, general dentistry
News DENTAL MYTH: MORE SUGAR MEANS MORE DECAY It isn’t the amount of sugar you consume that leads to tooth decay; it’s the amount of time sugar is allowed to stay in contact with your teeth. Slow dissolving candies can do the most damage as they are in your mouth for...
by Chapnick Dental | Jul 29, 2012 | Blogs, general dentistry
News GAPS BETWEEN THE TEETH Gaps between the teeth can be dealt with in adolescence through wire and bracket braces. Older teens and adults however often find this treatment to be obtrusive, painful, and unsightly. Eliminating gaps in between your teeth is essential...
by Chapnick Dental | Jul 19, 2012 | general dentistry
News GUM THERAPY BARRIE Barrie dentist, Dr. Adam Chapnick, offers our patients several options for gum therapy. The therapy you require will be dependent on the type of disease being treated and the extent of damage that has already been done. Early detection is key...
by Chapnick Dental | Jun 19, 2012 | Blogs, general dentistry
News MISSING TEETH Missing teeth can be unsightly, leading to discomfort or a loss of confidence in your smile. They also pose serious functional issues, resulting in tooth slippage, jaw shrinkage, and uneven bite tension. These problems can affect adjacent teeth,...
by Chapnick Dental | Jun 14, 2012 | Blogs, general dentistry
News WHAT IS ENDODONTICS? Endodontics is the dental specialty that deals with diseases surrounding your tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue. The most common procedure associated with endodontics is a root canal and, while even the idea of this procedure...
by Chapnick Dental | Jun 5, 2012 | general dentistry
News THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR TEETH CLEANINGS There is no way to overstress the importance of dental hygiene and teeth cleaning. A proper dental hygiene routine is essential for preventing dental problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss. Regular...