What Is Invisalign and How Does It WorkInvisalign is a dental appliance that has been growing in popularity over the years. It is made up of a series of clear, plastic aligners that are custom-made for your teeth, much like a mouthguard. Invisalign works by gently moving your teeth into the correct position over time. Invisalign is growing in popularity because it is discreet, comfortable, and... Read more
The dental cavity is one of the most common health problems affecting everyone in the world, including infants. It’s lifelong damage that occurs to the enamel resulting in a dental abscess or sometimes tooth loss. Bacteria, poor dental hygiene, and poor diet choices are some of the main causes of dental cavities. The disease can be diagnosed by doctors through an x-ray or by just looking at... Read more
Most people want to deal with their sensitive teeth in a respectful and considerate way. They don't want to see them get hurt, and they want to make sure that you treat them right. The Yonge and 7 Dental Clinic in Richmond Hill provides some tips to help you deal with sensitive teeth.Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?Sensitive teeth can be caused by any number of things such as genetics, aging, diet,... Read more
Cavities are tiny holes in the teeth caused by different factors, including sugar. When you eat or drink something with sugar in it, the sugar sticks to your teeth and creates an acidic environment. Over time, this acid can eat away at your tooth enamel, developing cavities.Cavities form because bacteria in the mouth eat the sugar and produce acid. The acid attacks your tooth enamel, causing it... Read more
Dentists recommend brushing the teeth twice each day, but say brushing alone is not enough for optimum oral health. Brushing removes particles from the front and back surfaces of teeth, but not in between the teeth or under the gums. That is why flossing once each day is essential for good oral hygiene.1. Flossing helps prevent cavities.Flossing and brushing, remove harmful bacteria that cause... Read more
Snoring is a common sound made while sleeping. It happens when someone's breathing gets partially blocked during sleep, and it usually becomes more noticeable as we grow older. Snoring can be caused by many different factors, such as obesity, throat and nasal problems, or even sleeping on one's back.Five Myths About Snoring1. Snoring is a silent killerTechnically speaking, snoring is not harmful... Read more
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that grow in general in your late teens. In some cases -- when the teeth grow in -- they can cause impacted teeth and a great deal of pain. If this happens, they must be removed. If you are having trouble with your wisdom teeth, call on the professionals at Yonge and 7 Dental Clinic. Our highly experienced staff can remove wisdom teeth and tailor any... Read more
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts uncontrollably. It is mainly caused by three main reasons, categorizing it into three parts. These categories occur when throat muscles relax, causing obstructive sleep apnea. The brain does not send the proper signal to the muscles that control breathing, causing central sleep apnea, and when the brain does not send a... Read more
Whitening is an effective treatment that lightens and cleans discolored teeth. This treatment is one of the most common dental procedures because of its effectiveness and inexpensiveness. Surely, the effect after whitening may be different for every patient, because everyone has different tooth characteristics. Last but not least, there are many types of whitening treatments, but all of them... Read more
How often do you care for your toothbrush? Many people place toothbrush maintenance at the bottom of their priority list, but you should consider this. A healthy and well-functioning toothbrush is essential to your dental health. Dirty toothbrushes trap and transfer bacteria to your mouth.Below, the Yonge and 7 Dental Clinic team have created a list of tips to take proper care of your... Read more