The Tooth Place blog
Yes, dental X-rays are considered safe for most people. With modern digital equipment, a set of four bitewing X-rays delivers about 0.005 millisieverts (mSv) of radiation, roughly what the average
Dental insurance in Canada pays a set percentage of each treatment, up to a yearly dollar limit, and most of that limit resets on January 1. Anything you don’t use
A filling repairs a small or medium area of damage, while a crown covers and protects a tooth that has lost too much structure to hold a filling safely. The
Yes, vaping can affect your teeth and gums. It dries out your mouth, which raises your risk of cavities, and nicotine reduces blood flow to your gums, which can hide
A gummy smile means more gum shows than usual when you smile, typically more than 3 to 4 mm above your upper teeth. It’s usually harmless to your health, and
A crown on a baby tooth protects a tooth that’s too damaged for a filling, so it can stay in place until the adult tooth is ready. Some baby molars