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Plain answers to common questions from our patients, checked by our dentists against trusted sources.

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Pain, symptoms and aftercare

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Yellow or Stained Teeth: Causes and OptionsYellow teeth usually come from surface stains, such as coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, or from changes inside the tooth with age, injury or some…
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Wisdom Tooth Pain: Causes and When to Get HelpWisdom tooth pain often comes from a tooth pushing through the gum, an infected flap of gum over a partly erupted tooth, or decay that forms where…
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Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery: What to ExpectAfter wisdom tooth extraction, most people have swelling, a stiff jaw and soreness that peak around day two or three and then ease. Many feel ready…

Choosing a treatment

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Retainers after Braces or Invisalign: How Long and Which TypeRetainers after braces hold your teeth in their new positions while the bone and gums settle, and they help prevent slow drifting for years…
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Overbite, Underbite and Crossbite: Bite Problems ExplainedAn overbite is when the upper front teeth overlap the lower ones too much. An underbite is when the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth, and…
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Invisalign or Braces: How to ChooseBraces vs Invisalign comes down to your bite, your habits and how much you want to manage yourself. Braces are fixed and work all the time, so they…

Understanding dental costs

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What Affects the Cost of a Tooth Extraction?Tooth extraction cost depends on whether the tooth can be lifted out in one piece or needs a surgical approach, how many teeth are removed, your…
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What Affects the Cost of a Root Canal?Root canal cost depends mainly on which tooth is treated, since back teeth have more canals, and on how complex those canals are. A redo of an old…
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What Affects the Cost of a Dental Crown?Tooth crown cost depends on the material, where the tooth is in your mouth, how much of the tooth is left, and whether it needs a root canal, post or…

Coverage and dental plans

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What Dental Insurance Usually CoversMost workplace dental plans pay the most for checkups, cleanings, X-rays and fillings, and less for larger work such as crowns, or they set limits.…
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Dental Predeterminations: How to Check Coverage before TreatmentA dental predetermination is a request your dentist sends to your insurance plan before treatment. The plan replies with what it expects to pay for…
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Dental Coverage for Seniors in OntarioDental insurance for seniors in Ontario often ends at retirement. As of October 2026, two public programs may help: the federal Canadian Dental Care…

Children's teeth

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Your Baby's First Dental Visit: When and What to ExpectWhen should an infant go to the dentist? The Canadian Dental Association recommends a first visit within six months of the first tooth appearing, or…
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What Is the Right Age to Start Orthodontic Treatment?There is no single right age. Children should have an orthodontic check by about age 7, when problems with the bite and jaw start to show. Most who…

Keeping teeth healthy

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Tartar on Teeth: Why It Forms and How It Is RemovedTartar is plaque that has hardened on your teeth after soaking up minerals from saliva. Once it forms, brushing and flossing can't remove it. A…
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Signs of Oral Cancer to Watch ForSigns of oral cancer include a sore that doesn't heal, a red or white patch, a lump, and pain or numbness that lingers. For oral cancer, tongue…
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How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?How often dental cleaning is needed depends on your mouth. For many people, a checkup and cleaning every six months works well. People with gum…

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