Huntsville Family Dentistry
8 Chaffey Street P1H1K7 Huntsville, ON, Canada

Happy Easter from Huntsville Family Dentistry Dental Team! Warmest thoughts and wishes to you and your family. Have an egg-cellent and bunny-tastic Easter and Stay Safe!

What to Do If Your Child Has a Cavity and How to Prevent More Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in toddlers and children. Also referred to as tooth decay, a cavity is a permanently damaged area in a tooth. They can develop in your child’s primary or baby teeth, and if so, you might shrug it off your child will eventually lose these teeth, right? So what does it matter? But you shouldn’t ignore a cavity.... Here’s what you need to know about cavities in kids, including common causes, treatment options, and prevention tips. What causes cavities in kids? Cavities occur when a buildup of dental plaque eats at tooth enamel and causes a hole. Plaque is a sticky substance that covers teeth, and it forms when bacteria in the mouth combines with food, acid, and saliva. Since regular brushing and flossing can prevent a buildup of plaque, cavities often develop when children don’t properly brush their teeth. Children should brush their teeth for at least 2 minutes twice a day. Yet, some children only brush once a day. Or worse, they forget to brush entirely. Children are unable brush well by themselves until they’re around 6 years old. It’s important that an adult brushes for a child, or supervises their brushing, until they’re old enough to do a thorough job. Also, some children don’t floss their teeth or they floss incorrectly. Cavities can also develop when plaque and food particles aren’t removed from in between teeth. Flossing can be very hard for kids, so again parents need to help with this important step. Remember, too, that good dental hygiene includes regular dental checkups. The same way adults see a dentist every 6 months, you should make dental appointments for your children. Since baby teeth typically erupt around 6 months old, schedule your child’s first dental visit shortly after their first tooth becomes visible. But, of course, poor dental hygiene isn’t the only cause of cavities diet also plays a role. So there’s a higher risk for tooth decay if your child eats a lot of sweet, sugary or even starchy foods that are high in carbohydrates (ice cream, cakes, candy, crackers, chips, etc). And although more research is needed, some people might be genetically predisposed to cavities due to a softer enamel. For more info, visit : https://www.healthline.com//childrens-hea/cavities-in-kids

Happy 135th Birthday Huntsville, Ontario

Meet Our Hygienist - Cassandra, RDH Originally from South Western Ontario, I came North to attend Georgian College. After graduating with a certificate in Dental Assisting and a diploma in Dental Hygiene, I moved to Muskoka, which has been my home ever since. I have two wonderful children born and raised in Huntsville. I am very passionate about my profession and my client’s well being. I enjoy being outside and active. Looking forward to meeting you! Huntsville Family Denti...stry - Since 1993 8 Chaffey Street, Suite 1 Huntsville, ON, P1H 1K7 Tel: 705-789-5131 Email: [email protected] Website: huntsvillefamilydentistry.ca See more

A bridge, also called a fixed bridge or a fixed dental prosthesis, is a dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth. It extends across an area that has no teeth and is typically made up of an artificial tooth fused between 2 crowns. (A crown is a hollow, artificial tooth that fits over a natural tooth or a dental implant). The bridge is held firmly in place by your own teeth on each side of the missing one(s) or by dental implants. A bridge is permanent and... cannot be removed. If you take good care of your bridge, it should generally last for about 10 years, or perhaps longer. Like natural teeth, bridges need to be brushed and flossed every day. Regular dental visits and professional cleanings are important for optimum oral health. For more info, visit: http://www.cda-adc.ca//proced/bridges_dentures/bridges.asp

Today (and every day) we are thankful for all of our loyal patients. Thank you kindly for your patronage and allowing us to care for your smile again this year. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, from all of us here at Huntsville Family Dentistry

Certification of Appreciation from Huntsville Hospital Foundation , Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and South Muskoka Hospital Foundation. www.huntsvillefamilydentistry.ca

A Mom's Guide to Fluoride Our children deserve the healthiest start to their lives, and a healthy smile is one of the best gifts we can give them. Treating cavities is important, but preventing cavities is best. That’s where fluoride comes in.... For more info, visit: https://www.mouthhealthy.org//babie/moms-guide-to-fluoride

Dental News Updates: A 97-year-old smile and still going strong Mary has not only had an incredible life which has seen her receive honours and meet princes, but she’s also managed to retain nearly all her natural teeth. She is living proof that a healthy smile is for life and a worthy winner indeed!... For more info, visit: https://www.dentalhealth.org//a-97-year-old-smile-and-stil

Dental News Update: 'We are specialists': Why one Ontario dentist supports COVID-19 testing in dental clinics. Patients coming in to see their dentist or hygienist should be able to get a COVID-19 test, says one Ontario dentist. We are specialists at taking care of people’s mouths and oral hygiene, we should be able to help out in the testing as well, Christodoulou told CTV’s Your Morning on Monday.... "Our patients are coming in to see us already. There’s 5,000-plus dentists in Ontario, 14,000 hygienists. We typically see about 20 patients a day. That’s 100,000 patients that can be tested without the use of additional resources" For more info, visit : https://www.ctvnews.ca//we-are-specialists-why-one-ontario

Dentists are seeing more cracked teeth. Pandemic stress is to blame. Shingles, maskne, migraines and quarantine fatigue: The stress of the pandemic has manifested in a variety of physical ailments. The latest evidence of this is a rise in cracked teeth. When to call your dentist... Symptoms of bruxism include pain when teeth are together and/or brushed, swelling indicative of infection, lingering pain and/or cold or broken pieces of teeth, Peek said. If the sides of your face feel sore when you awaken, you might be grinding your teeth at night, Koshgerian said. "Also, if people have partners," he added, "oftentimes the partners are the ones that tell the patient themselves that clenching is happening because it's audible to the person that may be sleeping or cohabitating with the person." For more info,visit: https://www.cnn.com//cracked-teeth-covid-stress/index.html

Hockey and Mouth Guards Losing Teeth Doesn’t Have to Be a Part of Hockey! Hockey is our national sport, and chances are you or someone close to you plays. Does that also mean you know someone missing one or more teeth?... Some may think having teeth knocked our during a hard fought game is a badge of honor, but missing teeth can be detrimental to your oral health. While today’s players are more focused on taking precautions, such as wearing mouthguards and full face cages, to protect their teeth, missing teeth is still part of the game. But it can have serious consequences for your mouth. Get your Custom Fit Mouth Guards at Huntsville Family Dentistry, Huntsville, Ontario

Gum Disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis) Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, usually caused by a bacterial infection. If left untreated, it can become a more serious infection known as periodontitis. Your gums actually attach to the teeth at a lower point than the gum edges that we see. This forms a small space called a sulcus. Food and plaque can get trapped in this space and cause a gum infection or gingivitis.... Plaque is a thin film of bacteria. It constantly forms on the surface of your teeth. As plaque advances, it hardens and becomes tartar. You can develop an infection when plaque extends below the gum line. Left unchecked, gingivitis can cause the gums to separate from the teeth. This can cause injury to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. The tooth may become loose and unstable. If infection progresses, you may ultimately lose your tooth or need a dentist to remove it. For more info, visit: https://www.healthline.com/health/gingivitis

Before you put that tooth under your pillow, did you know that there is much more to that tooth than meets the eye? A single tooth has many different parts that make it work. And teeth play an important role in your daily life. They not only let you eat stuff like apples, they also help you talk. So let's talk teeth! For more info, visit: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/teeth.html

Amazing Facts About Teeth

Mental stress can lead to dental stress, and some Alberta dentists are seeing the signs Clenching and grinding the teeth can lead to host of problems. "Now, some people will do it involuntarily when they're awake. You know, you may catch yourself with your teeth clenched together when you're focusing on something or going through some physical activity. But most of the time, most of the damage is done when we are involuntarily doing it at night, when we're asleep, when we hav...e very little control over it." For more info, visit: https://www.cbc.ca//alberta-dentists-notice-surge-dental-i

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