by Chapnick Dental | May 18, 2015 | Blogs, general dentistry
News WHY DO WE HAVE BABY TEETH? Humans have two sets of teeth – a set of 20 “baby” teeth and a set of 32 permanent. Typically baby teeth are fully replaced by permanent teeth prior to the teen years. But why do we need two sets of teeth? Teeth are necessary for...
by Chapnick Dental | Apr 27, 2015 | Blogs
News BARRIE FAMILY DENTISTRY When selecting a family dentist in Barrie, it is important to find one that can meet the varied general, neuromuscular, and cosmetic dentistry needs of your entire household. It is equally important to find a family dentist who cares...
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 | Dec 15, 2014 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health, general dentistry
News THE IMPORTANCE OF BIANNUAL GENERAL DENTISTRY VISITS Many people, not faced with acute dental problems, don’t understand the importance of biannual general dentistry visits. After all, if no pain is present and teeth and gums look healthy, visiting the dentist can...
