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122 articles on implants, Invisalign, sedation, emergencies and everyday oral health — written for patients at both downtown Ottawa offices and grouped by the treatment they cover.

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General Dentistry

General Dentistry → General Dentistry archive

A Guide to Choosing the Right Toothpaste May 5, 2026
Managing Common Dental Issues December 30, 2025
Key Facts About Mouthwash July 15, 2025
Reasons General Dentistry is Important February 20, 2025
The Importance of a General Dentist: The Key to Unlocking Your Best Smile February 6, 2025
Ouch! I Have a Mouth Sore! December 12, 2024
Understanding the Basics About Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges November 21, 2024
What Does General Dentistry Include? September 5, 2024
General Tips for Healthy Teeth August 22, 2024
Oral Health Advice May 30, 2024
Choosing a General Dentist May 9, 2024
Reasons Why You Should Smile July 6, 2023
Crowns and Bridges: When Problems Arise May 17, 2023
Does Asthma Affect Oral Health? November 23, 2022
Energy Drinks and Your Teeth November 16, 2022
Answers to Your Questions About Dental Crowns and Bridges September 21, 2022
Removing Tartar August 3, 2022
Why A General Dentist is Key to Excellent Oral Health July 6, 2022
General Dentistry: Why You Should Never Skip Regular Appointments January 26, 2022
Family Dentists Compared to General Dentists December 15, 2021
Reasons Why You Should Smile May 22, 2021
Test Your Dental Knowledge May 8, 2021
General Dentistry and You April 24, 2021
How a Dental Crown or Bridge Can Improve Your Smile December 12, 2020
How Does Chewing Gum Affect my Teeth? June 27, 2020
What Your Teeth Say About Your Health June 13, 2020
Choosing a General Dentist February 8, 2020
Watch Out for Oral Cancer October 9, 2019
Oral Health Advice October 9, 2019
Quit Smoking to Save your Smile October 5, 2019
Removing Tartar September 14, 2019
Benefits of Dental Crowns and Bridges February 9, 2019
Ouch! I Have a Mouth Sore! October 13, 2018
Understanding the Basics About Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges August 25, 2018
Ouch! I Have a Mouth Sore! December 21, 2013

Implant Dentistry

Implant Dentistry → Implant Dentistry archive

Replacing a Single Tooth with a Dental Implant June 23, 2026
Common Questions About Dental Implants December 2, 2025
Dental Implant FAQ May 8, 2025
Making a Decision about Dental Implants January 9, 2025
The Many Benefits of Dental Implants December 19, 2024
Introducing Dental Implants October 31, 2024
What is Restorative Dentistry? September 12, 2024
Complete Your Smile with Dental Implants August 8, 2024
Dental Implants: A Reason to Smile July 25, 2024
Easing Your Dental Implant Concerns July 4, 2024
A Thorough Look at Dental Implants August 17, 2023
Long Term Dental Implant Care May 24, 2023
Why Some Implants Fail Repeatedly April 19, 2023
Improving Your Smile with Dental Implants February 15, 2023
Why Choose a Dental Implant January 25, 2023
The Benefits and Risks Associated with Dental Implants October 12, 2022
Dental Implants: Why They Are Better August 24, 2022
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants? March 2, 2022
Risks Associated with Dental Implants April 10, 2021
Trading Your Dentures in for Dental Implants February 13, 2021
What’s the Difference Between Dental Implants and Mini Dental Implants? February 6, 2021
Recommended Diet Following Dental Implant Surgery January 9, 2021
Benefits of Dental Implants November 14, 2020
Dental Implants: A Tooth Replacement Miracle October 3, 2020
Replacing a Single Tooth with a Dental Implant May 23, 2020
Dental Implants: A Reason to Smile December 28, 2019
Dental Implants: The Modern Replacement Option May 11, 2019
When to Choose Mini Dental Implants November 3, 2018

Kids Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry Treatment → Kids Dentistry archive

Is a Family Dentist the Right Choice for Your Kids? July 7, 2026
Helping Kids Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist May 26, 2026
Preventive Dentistry: Teach Your Kids from an Early Age January 13, 2026
Dental Care for Kids at Different Ages November 25, 2025
Simple Ways to Protect Kids’ Teeth May 22, 2025
Common Kids Dental Emergencies December 26, 2024
Preventive Dentistry: Teach your Kids Early December 7, 2023
Teaching Kids Good Dental Habits September 7, 2022
Helping Kids Overcome the Fear of Dentists July 27, 2022
Making Dental Hygiene Fun for Kids June 15, 2022
The Basics of Kids Dental Care February 2, 2022
Kids’ Ages and their Dental Care January 19, 2022
Baby Teeth Basics December 1, 2021
Kids Dentistry October 27, 2021
Is a Family Dentist Right for Your Kids? October 6, 2021
Teaching Kids Good Dental Habits May 29, 2021
Helping Kids Overcome the Fear of Dentists March 13, 2021
Baby Teeth Basics December 19, 2020
Common Kids Dental Emergencies April 18, 2020
Kids Dentistry March 7, 2020
Simple Ways to Protect Kids’ Teeth December 14, 2019
The Basics of Kids Dental Care August 31, 2019
Is a Family Dentist Right for Your Kids? June 22, 2019
Preventive Dentistry: Teach your Kids Early March 30, 2019
Kids’ Ages and their Dental Care March 23, 2019
Making Dental Hygiene Fun for Kids January 19, 2019

Family Dentistry

General Dentistry → Family Dentistry archive

Incorporating Cosmetic Procedures into Family Dentistry June 16, 2026
What to Expect During Your Appointment with a Family Dentist January 27, 2026
Maximizing Your Experience with a Family Dentist January 20, 2026
The Convenience of Having a Family Dentist August 5, 2025
Cosmetic Dentistry Options at Your Family Dentist April 3, 2025
Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments Offered by Your Family Dentist November 14, 2024
Manage Your Time With a Family Dentist June 27, 2024
Finding the Best Dentist for Your Family March 21, 2024
Why You Need a Family Dentist February 29, 2024
Family Dentists: Experts in Caring for All Ages November 30, 2023
Choosing a Family Dentist November 16, 2023
How is a Family Dentist Different? October 19, 2023
Convenience and Your Family Dentist August 3, 2023

CEREC

CEREC 3D Same-Day Crowns → CEREC archive

Are There Disadvantages to CEREC Reconstruction? November 21, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions About CEREC November 14, 2019
Can You Benefit from CEREC? January 5, 2019
Reasons to Consider CEREC Same-day Crowns December 29, 2018
Are There Disadvantages to CEREC Reconstruction? December 22, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions About CEREC December 15, 2018
Features of CEREC Technology for Crowns December 8, 2018
CEREC: The Answers to Frequently Asked Questions December 1, 2018
Enhancing Your Smile using CEREC Technology November 24, 2018
CEREC: State-of-the-Art Dentistry November 17, 2018

Emergency Dentistry

Emergency Dentistry → Emergency Dentistry archive

What to Do in a Dental Emergency February 8, 2023
Emergency Dental Care December 7, 2022
What is a Dental Emergency? April 6, 2022
What’s a Dental Emergency? September 1, 2021
Emergency Dental Care January 30, 2021
What to Do in a Dental Emergency January 23, 2021
What is a Dental Emergency? January 4, 2020
What’s a Dental Emergency? June 1, 2019

Crowns and Bridges

Dental Crowns and Bridges →

Dental Bridges: Get Over the Gap December 7, 2013

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea → Sleep Apnea archive

What’s Keeping You Up at Night? April 27, 2019

Dental articles from PermaSmile!

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