Are You Genetically Prone to Cavities?
New research and technology have shown us that your risk for getting cavities may be defined by some much different factors than we had once believed. You have likely been told for years to brush and floss and avoid sugar if you wanted to avoid cavities. We now know that it can be more related…
Read MoreSay Cheese! Preventing Cavities with a Few Surprise Foods!
Beer, Beef, Soft drinks, Coffee, Fish, Lamb, Pasta, White Flour, Table Salt, Pork and White Bread…these are some of the most common acidic foods. Acidic foods wear down your teeth. So what can you do to lessen your risk for getting cavities?Each tooth has a hard protective layer called the enamel. When acids come in…
Read MoreLow Radiation Digital X-rays
Did you know it would take 10,000 digital dental x-rays in 1 year to expose you to the maximum allowable radiation dose as set in Canada? The minor amount of radiation digital x-rays put out is not significant enough for anyone to decline the major benefits of having up to date x-rays taken.
Read MoreAssignment Of Benefits
Assignment of benefits is better known by many patients as ” my insurance company pays you directly”. “Assignment of Benefits” is a legally binding agreement between you and your Insurance Company, asking them to send your reimbursement checks directly to your doctor. Some things to note about assignment of benefits and insurance coverage in general:
Read MoreKids Corner Winner- June 2011
Congratulations Ava! You were our winner in June 2011! We hope you had lots of fun with your prize at The Courtice Clubhouse! Ava was picked as a winner because… Ava has been working hard on getting better at brushing and flossing, and we could tell! Ava had a great preventative care visit and exam…
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