Little Italy Dentistry Toronto Blog

How to Clean a Dental Mouthguard

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Learn how to clean a mouthguard and keep it bacteria-free with Little Italy Dentistry. Extend your mouthguard’s lifespan and protect your oral health!

What Are The Different Types of Braces

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Wondering which braces are right for you? Learn more about the differences between the many options available with Little Italy Dentistry

How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?

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Learn safe and effective flossing techniques for braces. Keep your smile healthy with our expert orthodontic care tips. Start your flossing routine today!

How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?

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Curious about how often you should visit the dentist? Learn more about dental check-ups, cleanings, and oral health with Little Italy Dentistry.

Dental Implant Healing Stages: Treatment & Recovery

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Dental implants have truly changed the game when it comes to restoring smiles and improving oral health

How Long Does a Root Canal Take?

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A root canal can sound daunting, but it doesn't need to be!

What Does It Mean to Have Translucent Teeth?

Learn about the possible reasons why teeth start to appear translucent and what can be done to fix it.

What Do Vitamin Deficiencies Do to Your Teeth

Find out how a lack of vitamins can affect your oral health.

What does sleep have to do with your oral health?

Although sleep may seem like an extravagance, it is actually quite necessary for overall well-being as well as oral health - making it important for Torontonians to prioritize sleeping and improve sleep hygiene in order to protect their teeth from further harm.

How Important Is It to Replace Missing Teeth?

Here are reasons why you should replace missing teeth as soon as possible.

E-Cigarettes and your oral health

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become increasingly popular over the last few years as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. While traditional smoking has declined, e-cigarette use has grown exponentially - particularly among younger people. Unfortunately, this misconception that e-cigarettes and vaping are safer alternatives does not hold true.

What foods are acidic and detrimental to oral health?

When we think about maintaining good oral health, many of us immediately think of brushing and flossing regularly. But food and drink can also have an impact on how well our teeth feel - from acidic foods that cause problems for teeth to foods that actually benefit teeth.

How to prevent bleeding gums?

When your gums start to bleed, it can be an alarming experience. While in some cases it may just be caused by brushing too hard or other minor issues, for many individuals, bleeding gums could be a sign of a more serious problem such as gum disease.

Most Common Dental Pitfalls

A dental problem could happen at any time. Some conditions come with age, while others may be caused by external factors. Read on to learn more.

3 Reasons Not To Put Off A Dental Visit

As dentists, we know that lots of new patients like to put off their appointments as long as possible. After all, most people don't really look forward to any kind of dental procedure

3 Tips On Making Great Dental Work More Affordable

In this economy, families are looking to save money everywhere they can, including on dental work for themselves and their children

A Letter To Parents

It seems most of our children these days are developing crowded teeth and their jaws are developing incorrectly. Although symptoms of this can be evident from as young as three years old

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Teeth are crooked because they didn't erupt properly, they came in the mouth tilted, sideways and not upright in the position they need in order to be straight.

How To Tell A Great Dentist Apart

When you stop to think about it, it's surprising how little thought most people put into finding the right dentist. They might simply choose one that's close to their home, or ask a friend for a referral

INVISALIGN®

We will utilize 3D computer imaging technology to demonstrate the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position.

Myobrace

The Myobrace System is a no-braces approach to straightening your teeth and jaws. Treatment uses myofunctional orthodontic techniques to address the poor oral habits (known as myofunctional habits) that are the real

Traditional Braces And Retainers

Through orthodontic treatment, problems like crooked or crowded teeth, overbites or underbites, incorrect jaw position and disorders of the jaw joints are corrected.

When To See A Dentist Right Away

Although it's never a great idea to put off seeing a dentist, there are times when work, travel, or budgetary concerns can cause you to delay a routine cleaning or small procedure.

Accepting new patients

At Little Italy Dental Practice we are dedicated to providing each patient with excellent dental care within a comfortable, pleasant environment. Our highly skilled and dedicated team offer a personal service second to none.

Are Invisalign® Orthodontics right for you?

It isn't often that the public gets excited about orthodontics, but when it comes to Invisalign, people everywhere have definitely started to take notice over the past few years.

Covid-19

As of June 1st the updated guidance from the RCDSO states that Dentists in Ontario are currently permitted to provide in-person care for all deferred, non-essential, and elective services, in addition to emergency and urgent care.