CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & RISKS OF GUM DISEASE: PART 1

CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & RISKS OF GUM DISEASE: PART 1

Periodontal disease is a common dental health condition that affects billions of people around the world, and Ottawa is no exception. However, the good news is that gum disease is almost always preventable if you maintain proper oral hygiene habits and make regular...
REASONS TO CONSIDER SMILE-IN-A-DAY DENTAL IMPLANTS

REASONS TO CONSIDER SMILE-IN-A-DAY DENTAL IMPLANTS

The term “dental implants” might sound off-putting to some, considering that they are a permanent tooth replacement that requires dental surgery. However, dental implants are nothing to be afraid of — in fact, they are the ideal solution for many patients who suffer...
ROOT CANALS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ROOT CANALS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Root canals seem to have gotten a bad rap over the years, perhaps due to exaggerated stories, fictional movies, and the fact that not many people actually know what root canal treatment is. Obviously, root canals aren’t as scary or painful as the dentist in Finding...
TIPS FOR WHITENING YOUR TEETH AT HOME

TIPS FOR WHITENING YOUR TEETH AT HOME

If you love coffee, red wine, berries, Coke, and other dark foods and drinks, odds are, your teeth will start to show it over time. It’s unfortunate that some of our favorite foods can stain our teeth and turn them yellow, even if we brush and floss religiously....

CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF TMJ DYSFUNCTION

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, also known as TMJ disorder, is a very common condition involving persistent jaw pain and restricted movement of the muscles surrounding the jawbone. At Trillium Dental in Ottawa, we commonly treat patients with TMJ disorder and...