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

Gloved hands holding a removable partial denture with a pink acrylic base and metal clasps for missing teeth

Dentures: A Complete Guide to Replacing Missing Teeth

Dentures are removable dental appliances that replace missing teeth and, where needed, some of the surrounding gum tissue. They can help you chew, speak more clearly and support the shape…

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Oral Cancer Screening: Why Regular Screenings Matter for Your Health

An oral cancer screening is an examination of the mouth and surrounding tissues to look for unusual changes that may need further investigation. During an oral cancer screening exam, a…

Plaster dental models of upper and lower teeth with one tooth marked in blue for a custom crown and bridge fit

Crowns & Bridges: Restoring the Function and Appearance of Your Smile

Crowns and bridges are fixed dental restorations that repair damaged teeth or replace missing ones. A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers and protects a weakened tooth. A…

Patient wearing protective glasses during in-office teeth whitening with an LED light held by a dental professional

Teeth Whitening: How to Brighten Your Smile Safely

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment that lightens the natural colour of your teeth using a bleaching gel, usually based on hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. It works on natural…

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Tooth Extractions: What to Expect Before, During, and After Treatment

Tooth extractions are dental procedures that remove a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. A dentist may recommend one when a tooth is badly damaged, infected, impacted (stuck below…

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Fluoride & Sealants: Protecting Your Teeth From Cavities

Fluoride and sealants are preventive dental treatments that help lower the risk of tooth decay. They work in different ways. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel so it resists acid better, while…

Root Canal Therapy: What You Need to Know About Treatment

Root Canal Therapy: What You Need to Know About Treatment

Root Canal Therapy is a dental procedure that removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth to relieve pain, treat infection and preserve the natural tooth. It is often…

Cosmetic Dental Care: Treatments, Benefits and What to Expect

Cosmetic Dental Care: Treatments, Benefits and What to Expect

Cosmetic dental care covers a range of professional dental treatments designed to improve the appearance of the smile. Concerns can involve tooth colour, shape, size, minor alignment, chips, gaps, or…

Dental Implants: Types, Procedure, Benefits and Recovery

Dental Implants: Types, Procedure, Benefits and Recovery

Losing one or more teeth can affect the way you chew, speak and feel about your smile, and it can change how your jaw functions over time. Dental implants are…

Dental Cleaning: Benefits, Process and How Often You Need It

Dental Cleaning: Benefits, Process and How Often You Need It

Even with consistent brushing and flossing at home, plaque can build up in spots that are genuinely difficult to clean thoroughly, and over time that plaque can harden into tartar.…

Emergency Dentistry: A Complete Guide to Urgent Dental Care

Emergency Dentistry: A Complete Guide to Urgent Dental Care

Emergency dentistry is a form of urgent dental care for anyone experiencing dental pain, trauma, swelling or another dental problem that needs prompt professional attention. Dental emergencies can range widely,…

dentist and patient having a wisdom tooth removal

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…