by Chapnick Dental | Jan 14, 2014 | Blogs, Sleep Apnea
News SLEEP APNEA RISK FACTORS Our general dentists are committed to helping Barrie-area patients suffering from sleep apnea treat their conditions and return to a state of restful, restorative sleep. Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can lead to serious...
by Chapnick Dental | Dec 9, 2013 | Blogs, Root canals
News SHOULD I BE AFRAID OF A ROOT CANAL? The Barrie dentists at Chapnick Dental Office understand that you might experience some trepidation at hearing that you need a root canal. The procedure has an awful reputation in popular culture. Fortunately, advances in...
by Chapnick Dental | Dec 4, 2013 | Blogs, general dentistry
News WHAT IS “OSSEOINTEGRATION?” When it comes to dental implants, general dentistry relies in no small part on your body’s natural mechanisms for dealing with foreign bodies. Barrie-area patients who receive dental implants can see them last for decades,...
by Chapnick Dental | Nov 24, 2013 | Physiologic dentistry, TMJ
News UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGEMINAL NERVE The trigeminal nerve is responsible for supplying a majority sensation to the face and head. It is also responsible for biting, chewing, and similar masticatory functions. Running through the jaw, it is this nerve that becomes...
by Chapnick Dental | Nov 5, 2013 | Dental Health
News WHY DO I HAVE TO COME TO MY BARRIE DENTIST TWICE A YEAR? One of the points Barrie dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick makes to patients interested in protecting their dental health is that they should visit their dentist regularly. Once every six months is the standard...
