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Practical dental health advice from the Tomken Dental team, written to help you care for your smile at every age.

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How Much Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost in Mississauga?

There’s no single price that applies to every patient. The cost of wisdom teeth removal depends on how many teeth need to come out, whether they’re impacted, and what your…

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Why Do You Have Jaw Pain When Chewing? What Could It Mean?

Jaw pain when chewing can originate from the jaw joints and muscles, the teeth, the gums, or surrounding structures. Figuring out which one usually takes an exam. If chewing has…

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Could Snoring Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea? What Should You Know?

Snoring can be associated with sleep apnea, but it’s not proof that someone has the condition. Certain patterns and accompanying symptoms are what actually warrant a closer look. If you…

Full-arch implant model at Tomken Dental in Mississauga

What Is the Difference Between All-on-4 Implants vs. Dentures?

Both can replace a full arch of missing teeth, but they work in very different ways, and the right choice depends on your individual oral health and goals. If you…

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Are You Eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?

CDCP eligibility depends on meeting a specific set of government requirements. Here’s what those requirements currently are, and how to find out where you stand. If you’ve heard about the…

Denture consultation at Tomken Dental in Mississauga

What Is the Difference Between a Denturist vs. Dentist?

Both professionals can be part of denture care, but they play different roles. Understanding the difference can help you get to the right care faster. If you’re researching dentures, you…

Sedation Dentistry for Children: What Parents Should Know

Sedation Dentistry for Children: What Parents Should Know

Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You? If your child has real dental anxiety, or needs more extensive treatment done in fewer visits, sedation dentistry for kids Mississauga parents ask about…

Sedation Dentistry for Children: What Parents Should Know

Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You? A Guide for Anxious Patients

If dental anxiety has kept you from booking an appointment for years, you are far from alone, and there is a real option worth understanding before writing off dental visits…

What Is CBCT 3D Imaging and Why Might Your Dentist Recommend It?

What Is CBCT 3D Imaging and Why Might Your Dentist Recommend It?

If your dentist mentioned a CBCT scan and you are not sure what that means, you are not alone. Here is a clear explanation of CBCT 3d imaging mississauga patients…

Dentist showing a patient a whitening tray at a dental office

In-Office vs. At-Home Teeth Whitening: Which Actually Lasts Longer in Mississauga

Cost and speed are not the only things worth comparing between whitening options. If you care about how long results actually last, here is how at home whitening kits mississauga…

How Long Does Recovery Take After Dental Implants_ A Mississauga Patient_s Timeline - Thumbnail

How Long Does Recovery Take After Dental Implants? A Mississauga Patient’s Timeline

Getting a dental implant is not a one day process. The dental implant healing process happens in stages over several months. Here is the dental implant recovery time mississauga patients…

Dentist applying fluoride gel to a patient's teeth

Is Fluoride Treatment Safe for Adults? What Mississauga Dentists Recommend

Fluoride treatment often gets filed away as something only for kids. That is not the full picture. If you are curious about fluoride treatment for adults Mississauga dentists actually recommend,…