Your tooth enamel is the strongest substance in your entire body. This strong but brittle tooth layer is made up of 96% mineral content, but that doesn’t make it invincible. In fact, if you’re among the estimated 13% of people who suffer from teeth grinding or teeth clenching (bruxism), you could be causing serious damage. At Devon Plaza Dental, as …
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Start smiling with white teeth – with teeth whitening in Windsor! Have you ever noticed that the bad guys in movies always have stained, yellow teeth while the heroes have a glamorous, gleaming smile? White teeth have long symbolized youth, vitality, wealth, and power – on screen and in real life. Why are we so conscious of other people’s smiles …
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As a dentist in Windsor, at Devon Plaza Dental we have the expert skill and training to detect many diseases of the mouth, including oral cancer. Did you know that three Canadians die every day from oral cancer? In fact, more people die from mouth and throat cancers than either cervical or skin cancer. And because two-thirds of oral cancers …
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Last month, we blogged about the reasons you may need a tooth extraction. As your dentist in Windsor, at Devon Plaza Dental, we also have ways to restore your teeth if your tooth extraction left you with a gap in your smile that changes how well you chew, speak, and feel around other people. Another consideration is that spaces left …
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As a dentist in Windsor, at Devon Plaza Dental, a tooth extraction is one of the most common procedures we do besides regular dental hygiene care and thorough oral health checkups. And while we’ll always do our best to treat your tooth to save it, there are many reasons why pulling one or more teeth may be necessary, depending on …
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Did you know … teeth sealants from your dentist in Windsor are an effective and popular way to prevent cavities in molars and premolars. And they aren’t just for kids! Sealants are plastic coatings that are painted on the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Because the sealant material is fluid when applied, it effectively fills the grooves of molars and bonds …
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Does your son or daughter play on a school sports team? Are you in a rec league? Listen up! Your preventive dentist in Windsor wants you to get the best protection for your precious smile – a sports mouthguard. Some things are out of our control … but what we can prevent is damage to our smiles caused by contact …
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Many people don’t look forward to going to the dentist. Are you, or someone you love, one of the 15% of people who experience dread when it comes to their appointment at their dentist in Windsor? Dental sedation may help. Dental fear can be due to previous bad experiences, challenging developmental or anxiety disorders, an intellectual disability, or simply fear …
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You may have periodontal (gum) disease and not even know it, and as your dentist in Windsor, we want to help you avoid the serious health implications that can come with untreated gum disease. We’re not trying to scare you, but … nearly half of adults have it. And many don’t know it. Also known as gum disease and “the silent …
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As a dentist in Windsor, at Devon Plaza Dental, we don’t want anyone to put off their dental care because they don’t think they can afford it. Whether you have dental insurance coverage or not, we want you to be able to book your next appointment with confidence. In the dental industry, we know that people with dental insurance benefits …
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