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Dental fillings aren’t only used to repair cavities. They can also be employed to fix damage created by tooth grinding, or to repair a broken tooth — provided the damage isn’t too extensive. No matter the reason, when your dentist tells you that you need this procedure, it’s normal to be a little nervous and wonder if it’ll hurt. Here’s what to expect when getting your first filling.

At Northtown Dental Associates, we take your oral care seriously, but this doesn’t mean we always have a stiff upper lip. In fact, we love a good dental joke. That’s why we’ve compiled 20 of our all-time favourite dentist jokes and puns. Enjoy!

You may know that eating sugary foods can lead to cavities, but have you ever wondered how exactly they’re formed? Here’s everything you should know about cavities, including how they develop, why some are painful and others are not, and how to repair them.

Brushing your teeth twice a day doesn’t just keep your breath fresh, it also reduces your risk for tooth decay, gum disease and a host of other health issues. Here are some guidelines for proper brushing.

Dentures are quite the investment, but when you care for them properly, you will get the right results and an improved quality of life. Better care of your dentures means you get more years from them and experience fewer risks for further tooth loss, bone loss, or gum disease.

You had pain and discomfort, so you went to your friendly neighbourhood dentist. Now, you are being told that to ease the discomfort and protect your oral health, you need a dental crown.

As a parent, you want your children to have bright, healthy smiles for the rest of their lives. That is why you are keen to monitor their brushing, flossing, and rinsing.

Since fillings are so common, chances are that you’ve had, or will have, a dental filling done at some point. It may feel like once the filling is in place you can simply forget about it, but this isn’t the case. Dental fillings require careful upkeep and will eventually need to be replaced. There are, however, certain measures you can take to keep your fillings healthy and long lasting. Depending on the size of the filling, you may also want to consider getting a crown as a better, long-lasting alternative.