Dr. Janice Mummery, Dentist
Etobicoke, ON
Caring for your children’s teeth is a lot easier than you might think. Starting from a young age, you should be instilling important dental hygiene habits in them and teaching them about the importance of keeping their mouths healthy. However, many parents often wonder when the best time is to start orthodontic treatments. How do you know if your kids Continue Reading
Visiting the dentist is an important aspect of maintaining proper dental hygiene, and so is brushing your teeth—the right way. The truth is that there’s a right way and a wrong way to brush your teeth and chances are you’ve probably been doing it all wrong for most of your life. Don’t worry though; brushing habits can be improved. Here Continue Reading
Most people equate a healthy smile with having straight, white teeth but that barely even scratches the surface of your overall mouth health. While having a nice set of pearly whites is preferable and crucial to improve your appearance and self confidence, taking care of your gums is just as important as taking care of your teeth. After all, your Continue Reading
Many people suffer from the embarrassment of mild or severe tooth discolouration for an array of different reasons. In some cases, tooth discolouration is natural or hereditary, while in other cases, it’s caused by external factors such as certain lifestyle and dietary choices or lack of proper oral hygiene. Regardless of the cause, tooth discolouration is highly treatable and preventable, Continue Reading
Many patients with misaligned or crooked teeth are nervous about the prospect of having to get braces. Naturally, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths about braces involving the application process, aftercare and daily life with braces in general. If you’re thinking about getting braces to straighten your crooked teeth or correct a misaligned jawline, then you probably have Continue Reading
Contrary to what a lot of people might think, dental health is a primary indicator of what’s going on inside your body. From gastrointestinal functions to your mental and physical well-being, the state of your teeth, gums and even the smell of your breath can speak volumes. What you may not know is that there are actually many different types Continue Reading
Getting dental work done probably isn’t how you imagined you’d be spending your free time during the holiday season. But if you have even a little extra money left over from your annual insurance plan, then it’s worth it to make an appointment for the sake of your oral and financial health. Take full advantage of your annual dental health Continue Reading
The purpose of a dental bridge is to fill in the gaps that are created by missing or lost teeth. Neglecting to fill in these gaps can lead to potentially detrimental oral health issues such as gum disease, tooth misalignment, and decay. There are many different types of dental bridge implants that dentists may employ depending on the type of Continue Reading
Diastema, otherwise known as gap tooth in layman’s terms, is a fairly common dental condition that involves having a noticeable amount of space between two or more of your teeth. Typically the two front teeth are affected, but other teeth in your mouth can also display a prominent space between them as well. Although conventional beauty standards might lead you Continue Reading
Many people take great pride in their appearance and always try to put their best foot forward when presenting themselves to the world, but it can be difficult to do so when you’re ashamed to show off your smile because you’re missing one or more teeth. Your dentist can make several recommendations when it comes to improving the look of Continue Reading
Potential dental issues should never be ignored, regardless of how minor the symptoms might appear to be. If you suspect that you might have a dental infection, then you should seek out treatment for a tooth abscess from a dental professional as quickly as possible. Consider this a resourceful and informative starting point and if any of the following information Continue Reading
Loose teeth in adults aren’t normal. Typically, they’re a sign that there may be something seriously amiss in your oral health or that you’ve suffered some sort of dental injury. If you have a loose permanent tooth, you need to get it checked out right away by your dentist so that they can quickly determine what’s causing it and the Continue Reading
Malocclusion is a fairly common, albeit highly treatable dental condition that plagues thousands of people across North America. Whether you feel varying degrees of discomfort or pain when you’re trying to bite into or chew your favourite foods or you’re simply too embarrassed to show off your pearly whites because of how crooked they are, then you may be suffering Continue Reading
Dental veneers are an excellent solution to helping you achieve the beautiful and flawless smile you’ve always wanted. Whether you have one or more misshapen, cracked or discoloured teeth these issues can be fixed with the right types of dental veneers as per your dentist’s recommendations. Your dentist will take the time to assess your dental health and determine what Continue Reading
It’s not a secret that most people tend to dread undergoing any type of dental treatment, but root canals in particular are a special breed of anxiety inducing procedures. Simply mentioning the term “root canal” to a dental patient can cause them to go into an involuntary panic mode. The main reason for this is that people generally associate a Continue Reading
When it comes to practicing good dental health on a regular basis, the majority of people tend to focus entirely on just their teeth. Unfortunately, this often means that they’re neglecting an extremely important aspect of their oral health: the gums. One of the primary functions of the gums is to cover the bone surrounding the teeth and protect their Continue Reading
Have you recently noticed the formation of tiny, thin and discoloured markings on your front teeth? They are most likely craze lines on your teeth. While craze lines generally aren’t a major concern, they can sometimes be symptomatic of bad dental habits you may have developed over the years or other impending problems with your teeth. Keep reading to learn Continue Reading
Many new and expecting parents tend to underestimate the significance of having their children receive proper dental treatment from an early age. Baby teeth and the dental hygiene habits you instill in your children from an early age, play an integral role in setting the precedence for a lifetime of good oral health. The first step is to educate yourself Continue Reading
More than half of the adult population in the United States and Canada exhibit prominent signs of periodontal disease; yet, they’re still reluctant to undergo proper treatment required to remedy this problem. Inflamed, bleeding gums are just two of the most common symptoms associated with gum disease, but many people tend to mistake these as normal dental phenomena because of Continue Reading
Whether you’re taking your child to the dentist for the first time or need to book an appointment for your routine six-month cleaning, going to the dentist still seems to invoke uneasiness and trepidation in a lot of people. Unfortunately, dental phobia can be just as predominant in adulthood as it is during childhood and prevents hundreds of people from Continue Reading
