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Is It Time To Remove My Wisdom Teeth? – Ask Your Thornhill Dentist

If you are unsure about having your wisdom teeth removed or are wondering whether or not you have wisdom teeth, ask your friendly Thornhill dentist to check for you. They may take an x-ray of your teeth to check if

Which Teeth Whitening Treatment Is Right For Me?

IMAGINE A WHITER & BRIGHTER TEETH Most methods of teeth whitening use peroxide, which is a very efficient way of whitening teeth, but not all discolorations of teeth can be corrected by bleaching treatments. If you are thinking about whitening

What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer

Oral cancer forms in the mouth. It mostly begins with the tongue and the floor of mouth and it’s part of the greater group of head and neck cancers. As in most cancer cases, early detection is the key to

Gum Disease Treatments

Understanding Professional & Natural Solutions Gum disease or periodontal disease is known to affect more than half of all Canadians 30 years of age and older. You might be under the belief that all is okay in your gum world.

Forever Crowns

We are excited to announce that we are now able to offer a lifetime warranty on our dental crowns! Our Forever Crowns are fabricated with Zirconia which has become one of the most widely used materials for dental crowns:  

Going Green!

Environmental friendliness/responsibility is an important part of our office philosophy at Family Tree Dental and we are always looking for ways to be more “green”. As part of our commitment to being kinder to our environment, we have implemented the

Oil Pulling

Many of our patients have asked us about oil pulling/oil swishing and want to know if we feel it is something they should try. First, a little background: Oil pulling originated as an Ayurvedic technique (traditional Hindu medicine) whereby coconut,

Daycare Visits

We are routinely asked to come and visit area daycares and schools to talk about oral health in a fun, and non-threatening way. Its always fun meeting the kids, reading stories and demonstrating good brushing habits with our resident helper

Commonly Asked Questions about Childrens Dentistry

1. When should I be taking my child to the dentist for their first visit? We recommend you bring your child for their first visit within 6 months of the eruption of their first tooth, or approximately 1 year of

Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies can be painful and stressful events which can happen at any time. Most injuries should be treated immediately, as timing can be an important factor in the success of your treatment. A dental emergency is usually classified as: