Root Canal or Extraction? Costs and How to Choose
Root canal vs extraction: compare the full cost of each path, recovery, CDCP coverage and when pulling the tooth is the right call.
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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Which Cleans Better?
Both kinds of toothbrush can keep your teeth and gums healthy. Here is how they differ, what each costs to keep up and who does better with a powered brush.
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Tooth Sensitive After a Filling? What Is Normal
A short twinge from cold after a filling is normal. Here is why it happens, how to ease it and when sensitivity means the tooth needs a check.
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Can a Cavity Heal on Its Own? Early Decay Explained
A true cavity cannot heal itself, but the white spot stage of decay can harden again. Here is how to tell them apart and what to do.
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When Do Kids Lose Baby Teeth? Ages and Order
Most children start losing baby teeth at about age 6. Here is the order, what is normal and when to see a dentist.
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Chipped Tooth Repair: What to Do and Your Options
A chipped tooth needs a dental check. Here is what to do right away, which chips need care today and how each repair works.
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Why Does My Tooth Hurt When I Bite Down?
Pain that only shows up when you chew is a clue. Here is what it can mean, what to do until your visit and which signs need care now.
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Tooth Decay and Sweets: Protect Your Smile This Christmas
Candy canes, toffee and eggnog all feed the bacteria behind cavities. Here is how to enjoy holiday sweets and still protect your teeth.
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Men's Oral Health: Gum Disease, Smoking and Checkups
Gum disease, smoking and skipped checkups put men's teeth at risk. Here is what to watch for and what a dental visit checks.
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Fall Dental Care: Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Dry air, allergies, seasonal treats and fall sports all affect your teeth. Here are the simple habits that protect your smile this season.
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Dental Emergency: When to Call 911, Go to Hospital or Us
Which dental problems need 911, a hospital, a same-day call or a normal booking. First aid for a knocked-out tooth, swelling and pain.
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Does CDCP Cover Dental Implants? What You Pay
Does CDCP cover dental implants? No. See what the plan pays for missing teeth, the co-payment tiers and what an implant costs in Mississauga.
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Implant vs Bridge vs Denture: Which to Choose
Implant vs bridge vs denture: compare cost, time, surgery, effect on nearby teeth and CDCP coverage, and what happens if you leave the gap.
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Invisalign vs Braces: How to Choose
Invisalign vs braces: compare tooth movement, wear time, cleaning, pain, retainers and coverage, and learn which one fits your case.
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Teeth Grinding at Night: Signs, Causes and What Helps
Waking with a sore jaw or morning headaches? The signs of grinding teeth at night, what it does to enamel and what protects your teeth.
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Why Do My Gums Bleed? Causes, Home Care and When to Book
Bleeding gums when you brush or floss? The common causes, what to change at home, when it points to gum disease and when to book an exam.
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