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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…

woman having a toothache

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…

husband snoring while wife holding her ear

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…