by Chapnick Dental | Oct 17, 2013 | Blogs
News WHY REPLACE METAL FILLINGS? You should always keep track of the state of your old dental work by making frequent visits to your general dentist. Barrie-area residents who were given metal fillings to deal with cavities should ask Dr. Adam Chapnick about the...
by Chapnick Dental | Jul 17, 2012 | cavities
News CAUSES OF CAVITIES Cavities are tiny openings or holes in the hard enamel of your teeth. These permanent areas of damage are caused by tooth decay – the process of bacteria damaging enamel on your teeth. Bacteria are present in dental plaque, a natural byproduct...
by Chapnick Dental | Apr 13, 2012 | Blogs, general dentistry
News GENERAL ORAL HYGIENE Oral hygiene keeps your mouth and teeth clean. An important health component, teeth cleaning prevents dental problems. To clean your teeth and mouth properly, your oral hygiene routine should include: Brushing your teeth and tongue at least...
by Chapnick Dental | Apr 10, 2012 | Blogs, cavities
News CAUSES OF CAVITIES There is really only one cause of cavities (also called dental caries)—bacteria inhabiting your mouth. These bacteria populate your mouth early in life, generally passed around in families from parents (generally the mother) to children. The...
by Chapnick Dental | Jul 29, 2011 | Blogs
News HOW TO HIDE FILLINGS If you are concerned about the appearance of your smile because you have a number of metal fillings (especially those that have darkened with age), here are a number of suggestions to hide your fillings: Don’t laugh Don’t smile Don’t talk If...
