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• posted: Sep. 01, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2018
• sleep apnea,  snoring

Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2018
• root canal

Severe toothaches and constant mouth pain or pressure can be signs you need a root canal. Root canals can save severely damaged or infected teeth from extraction. The root canal Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2018
• antibiotics

If you’ve had a total joint replacement or similar procedure, you will want your surgeon to decide if you need to take an antibiotic before you undergo dental work. Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2018
• ibuprofen

Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2018
• oral cancer,  celebrity smiles

Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2018
• dental visit

Refusing or delaying your trip to the dentist's office can be harmful to your oral and dental health. Your Newmarket, ON, dentist at Newmarket Dentistry, Dr. Richard Lee-Shanok is here to help you Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2018
• tooth wear

Just like other parts of your physical body, teeth naturally wear as we get older. Just the effect from chewing during hundreds of thousands of meals in a lifetime Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2018
• oral health

Along with daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a balanced and nutritious diet is another key part of great oral health. The foods you eat can have a Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2018
• tooth pain,  toothache

Physical pain is never pleasant or welcomed. Nevertheless, it’s necessary for your well-being—pain is your body telling you something isn’t right and needs your attention. That fully applies to tooth Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2018
• oral health,  celebrity smiles

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2018
• crowns

While dental implants have become the most popular restoration among both dentists and patients, it’s primarily a tooth replacement — either for a missing tooth or a tooth beyond Read More

• posted: May 24, 2018
• gum disease

Your gums’ primary role is to protect your teeth and keep them firmly in place. But periodontal (gum) disease can damage your gums to such an extent you could Read More

• posted: May 14, 2018
• periodontal disease

If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important for you to know its effects aren't limited to your mouth. A number of studies demonstrate gum disease can affect the Read More

• posted: May 04, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2018
• tooth loss

In an instant, an accident could leave you or a loved one with a missing tooth. Thankfully, we can restore it with a dental implant that looks and functions Read More