Magnolia Dental - Waterdown

When we consider oral health habits, the common culprits first come to our mind: missing brushing, too many sweets, or not visiting the dentist. But the reality is that most patients unwillingly adopt poor habits for tooth decay prevention but it gradually weakens their teeth and gums. As a dentist , I've witnessed these lesser-recognized habits contribute to major problems such as enamel loss, gingival recession, and even tooth fracture. Let's discover five everyday but surprising dental routines that can be ruining your smile along with how to fix them before they result in harmful effects. 1. Brushing Too Hard Brushing two times a day is necessary but brushing vigorously with a hard-bristled brush can be more detrimental than beneficial. Overbrushing, particularly along the gingival margin, is among harmful dental hygiene mistakes that lead to mechanical wear of the enamel and gum recession, exposing dentin and making it more sensitive. Fix It: Change to a soft-bristled to...

  The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)  initiative of the Federal Government of Canada has truly reshaped the accessibility and affordability landscape of oral care in Canada. It underscores the idea of ‘dental care for all.’ As a responsible, community-caring, and top-rated dentist near you,  Magnolia Dental Waterdown, is one of the earliest participants in Canada's dental care plan. You can learn more about how the CDCP ensures nationwide coverage of dental care with us.  Magnolia Dental Waterdown CDCP Participation—The Real Goal ‘A Proposed Framework for the Canadian Dental Care Plan ’ issued by the Federal Government of Canada, brought together all dental associations across the country. They collaborated to establish the CDCP.  We are proud to announce the voluntary participation of our dental team in the CDCP whilst following high standards of the best oral care, quality procedures, and ethically compliant dental treatments. We are socially responsible fo...

There is a concrete reason why oral health is considered the cornerstone of overall well-being. A healthy smile denotes optimum oral health and overall health to some extent. It is the outcome of self-care and great oral healthcare services . In Canada, the accessibility to high-quality dental care greatly depends on affordability. To ensure that each one of our community can experience quality dentistry in Waterdown , Magnolia Dental has adopted the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) , a unique initiative that aims at bridging gaps and ensuring equitable dental services. We believe that by promoting awareness about CDCP we should be able to shape smiles nationwide. What Difference does CDCP make in Dental Care in Waterdown ? Dental care starts at home and good dental practices can serve you a lifetime. Yet, there are situations when you may end up having dental issues. You can always visit your Waterdown dentist and avail of dental care services . We understand that the cost of denta...

The only constant in life in general is change. With that in mind, the ideas, concepts, and procedures for missing tooth replacement have also seen significant evolution—-for the better. Dentures or the pinkish artificial & removable dummy tooth and gum replacements have seen a huge transformation in their design, technique, and usability over the years. From traditional hand-made dentures to the latest Computer Assisted Designing and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) dentures, dentistry has come a long way. Stay with us as we discuss this journey of full and partial dentures for replacing missing multiple teeth.  Dentures Then and Now Ancient Dentures Dentures date back to the time of the Etruscans and Egyptians when they were made from ivory, animal teeth, and human teeth. Although functional, early dentures were uncomfortable and could get easily damaged. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, porcelain dentures were a better and more advanced substitute.  The ...