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  • October 2017 Sonicare toothbrush winner

    Congratulations to Islay E. (October winner) from Guelph who won our DiamondClean Sonicare power toothbrushes! Thank you to all who referred to us new patients....

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  • Toddlers need to have their teeth cleaned

    Your toddler may not like having his/her teeth cleaned every day, but they need to have it done just like adults. Baby (primary) teeth serve an important role and therefore they need a proper care, even if they do fall out eventually. The digestive process begins in the mouth. C...

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  • Tips for the child first visit

    Here are some tips for bringing your child to Downtown Dentistry Guelph located dental office for their first visit: Check the place out Bring your child to the dental office for a mini visit. Our team member will be glad to show your child how the dental chair works. They c...

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  • Christmas 2016 Sonicare toothbrush winner

    Congratulations to Leah A. (Christmas winner) from Guelph who won our DiamondClean Sonicare power toothbrush! Thank you to all who referred to us new patients....

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  • October 2016 Sonicare toothbrush winner

    Congratulations to Ha The H. (October winner) from Guelph who won our DiamondClean Sonicare power toothbrushes! Thank you to all who referred to us new patients....

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  • September 2016 Sonicare toothbrush winner

    Congratulations to Anna W. (September winner) from Guelph who won our DiamondClean Sonicare power toothbrushes! Thank you to all who referred to us new patients....

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  • December 2015 Sonicare toothbrush winner

    Congratulations to Bozena G. from Guelph who won our DiamondClean Sonicare power toothbrush! Thank you to all who referred to us new patients, and stay tuned for more exciting events....

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  • Sensitive Teeth

    Tooth Sensitivity is defined as a discomfort or pain that occurs during consumption of cold, hot, sour or sweet beverages or foods, or during brushing or flossing. It may also happen during breathing cold air. Tooth sensitivity occurs when enamel (the protective layer on the too...

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  • Stress and Grinding

    Stress can manifest in various oral health conditions. One of them is bruxism or non-functional teeth grinding. If you are a bruxer, you may not even know since only some people grind their teeth during a day and the majority of bruxers grind teeth while sleeping. The typical sig...

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  • Meeting Col. Chris Hadfield

    Dr. Foksa had the privilege of meeting Col. Chris Hadfield, the World’s Most Famous Astronaut since Neil Armstrong. Canadian astronaut was the opening ceremonies keynote speaker at the Ontario Dental Association spring meeting in Toronto in May 2014. Col. Hadfield served as ...

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  • September 2015 Sonicare toothbrush winner

    Congratulations to Maureen L. from Guelph who won our DiamondClean Sonicare power toothbrush! Thank you to all who referred to us new patients, and stay tuned for more exciting events. ...

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  • More on X-ray

    The most common dental x-rays, the bitewing radiographs, expose you to 0.038 mSv, and a full-mouth dental X-ray examination is only 0.150 mSv. Ionizing radiation is measured in units of mSv (miliSievert). That’s on the old X-ray films. Digital Dental X-rays can be up to 1/3r...

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  • Sores in Your Mouth

    Canker Sores. Also known as Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers. These are small spots with a white or grayish base that have red borders. They occur inside your mouth, usually singly, but occasionally in pairs or in greater numbers. They are painful. Experts aren’t sure what causes ...

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  • Thank you!

    We would like to thank all of you for introducing our Guelph dental office to your family, friends, neighbors and even business colleagues. These referrals mean a lot to us! They show us that our efforts are noticed and appreciated, and that you trust us to do a great job for...

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