I just attended a charity function for the organization AARC  (Arthitis and Autoimmune Research Council) and listened to Dr. Edward Keystone keynote speech about the progress in research for arthitis and autoimmune diseases.  During this speech he presented the results of new research that apply directly to dentistry.  He reported that new studies are linking gingivitis and rheumatoid arthitis.  Though this research is early, it is pointing to evidence that cleaning up your mouth, may help your arthritis.  This has huge implications for our general health, as rheumatoid arthritis is just one of many autoimmune diseases; a group of disesases that also includes diabetes.

 So, if you are experiencing symptoms of rheumatoid arthitis (different from osteo-arthritis), try improving your your brushing and flossing and see if your AR impoves. And stay tuned for more information on this subject as the research comes in!

In June our office welcomed Dr. Lesley Morris as an associate dentist to the practice.  Dr. Morris, a gradute of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry (with Honors) went on to complete her residency and earn her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Harvard University/Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in 2006′.

After several years of practicing in Boston, Dr. Morris has returned to her native Toronto to practice General and Family Dentistry.  Now after just a few short months, we have expanded her hours to meet the demands of Patients.  Dr. Morris’ knowledge, compassion and professionalism brings an added dimension to our busy, growing practice.

As a result of the growth in the practice, we have also added an additional day of hygiene to our weekly schedule.

The new office hours for Dr. Morris are Thursdays from 12:00pm to 7:00pm and Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Dr. Waldman’s hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Tuesdays 8:00am to 8:00pm.

Our hygiene hours are Monday 8:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday 8:00am to 8:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.

As always, we appreciate and thank our existing patients and welcome new ones.

Did you know that color matching teeth is one of the most challenging tasks in esthetic dentistry?   Tooth color is a complex combination of many factors, including enamel, dentin, and light reflecting through the tooth.  Enamel absorbs and reflects light.  The hues vary among patients and according to age.  Young teeth are thicker and present higher luminosity.  Old teeth are thinner and therefore less reflective.  Dentin is responsible for the hue, chroma and fluorescence of teeth. These are basic shade , thickness and light passing through the tooth. To properly determine tooth color the dentist must carefully analyse the tooth structure, identify the color dimensions, isolate and prepare the area effectively and select and apply the correct composite material. The final critical step is polishing the restoration to ensure the brilliance & translucency for a true natural appearance.With the proper skill and material your dentist can give you a perfectly matched restoration that will be both functional and beautiful.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Lesley Morris as associate dentist to our practice.  Thanks to our wonderfully supportive patients our practice has grown substantially over the years.  The addition of Dr. Morris will allow us to better serve existing patients and new families.  Dr. Morris graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry (with Honours) in 2005. She went on to complete her residency and  earn her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Harvard University/Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in 2006. After several years of practicing dentistry in Boston, she has returned to her native Toronto to practice General and Family Dentistry.  Dr. Morris brings with her a passion for the profession of dentistry and a desire to build strong relationships with families within the community.  Dr. Morris believes each patient has different needs and expectations and therefore feels all treatment should be customized accordingly. Dr. Morris will begin seeing patients in our office at the end of June.  Thank you for the confidence and support you have shown us over the years, we look forward to many more.Dr. Carol Waldman and Staff

Do you want a brighter smile?  Do you have a special occasion coming up?  Wedding, graduation or vacation that you want to really shine for?Thanks to  Zoom 3,  our in-office whitening system, you can have that dazzling white, bright smile you’ve always wanted.  Teeth whitening has never been safer, faster or more effective.  Zoom combines the newest optics technology  with hydrogen peroxide gel to take your teeth to their whitest .   In Just 2 hours you can erase the discoloration caused by coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco and everyday life.  We’ll even include custom take home trays and additional gel at no extra cost, so that you can perk up that smile any time you feel like it.Call our office today for a free personal Zoom consultation. You’ll be glad you did.

We have had a busy week filled with numerous wisdom teeth extractions.  Wisdom teeth may require extraction not just in teens and young adults, but also well into adulthood, as our teeth are always moving and shifting and they can create unnecessary problems. Most wisdom teeth extractions are straight forward.  A panoramic x-ray will identify where the teeth are, how they are coming in & whether  extraction is the right course of action.  There are several types of sedation a patient may opt for when having this surgery.  Full sedation, Intravenous sedation is most often used for this procedure.  The patient will generally sleep through the appointment and have very little or no memory of the visit.  This sedation is administered by Dr. Waldman and monitored by a registered nurse, ensuring safety and comfort.Recovery of course varies with each individual.  The day of the surgery there may be some discomfort and swelling.  This is managed with ice and pain medication.  The first few days after surgery will require a soft food diet and then it’s back to life as usual.  The summer months tend to be busier for this type of procedure due to students being off from school, so if this is something you’ve been contemplating, give the office a call and we’ll be happy to schedule a consultation for you.