Welcome to Yonge Eglinton Periodontics, where we prioritize not only your oral health but also your overall well-being. Healthy gums are the foundation of a beautiful smile, and the choices you make in your daily life play a crucial role in maintaining optimal gum health. In this blog, we'll explore how simple lifestyle choices can contribute to healthier gums and enhance your overall dental care.

The quest for a healthy and complete smile often leads us to explore various dental solutions, with dental implants being a popular choice. However, myths and misconceptions can cloud our understanding of these transformative treatments. In this blog, our team at Yonge Eglinton Periodontics will debunk common misconceptions surrounding dental implants and shed light on the benefits they offer. Whether you’re in Toronto, Eglinton Crosstown, Yonge-University Subway Line, North Toronto, North York, Leaside, or the nearby regions, understanding the truth about dental implants is vital for your family’s dental health.

We all wish for a radiant smile that exudes confidence, and healthy gums play a pivotal role in achieving just that. However, sometimes gum recession can pose a challenge. In this blog, our dental professionals at Yonge Eglinton Periodontics will dive into the world of gum grafting – a transformative solution for addressing gum recession. Our dentists understand that when gum grafting is necessary, helping you make informed decisions for your family’s dental health is just an appointment away.
 

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Link: https://www.dentalnews.com/2023/09/30/vaping-threatens-oral-health-as-much-as-smoking/

When it comes to maintaining our family’s oral health, one aspect that often goes overlooked is the health of our gums. Healthy gums are the foundation of a strong smile, and understanding periodontal health is crucial for achieving overall dental well-being. 

In this blog, our team at Yonge Eglinton Periodontics will delve into the world of gum disease, exploring its causes, symptoms, and, most importantly, how to prevent it. By the end of this article, you’ll be equipped with valuable insights to keep your family’s oral health in check.
 

Even periodontists need some gum treatment. Who would have thought?!

Thanks, Dr. Faryn Berger, for your meticulous work and care. Nice to be on the receiving side of the Yonge Eglinton Perio team and to feel how comfortable an atmosphere we have.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/well/live/gum-disease-prevention-treatment.html

Dr. Kay was recently asked to speak to the Canadian Dental Association and to provide his input on how the dialog about periodontal disease has changed.

We live in an age where immediate solutions are the norm. With our smartphones and digital devices, we can get almost anything we want at the click of a button. This expectation for immediacy has also made its way into healthcare, including dental care.

Maintaining optimal oral health is essential for your overall well-being. Dental care can be overwhelming, from regular checkups to understanding gum diseases and their treatments.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/17/well/live/what-dentists-wish-you-knew.html?searchResultPosition=1

This is a great article published in the New York Times. It quite accurately reflects much of what we have already talked about in past blogs. Enjoy the read.

At Yonge Eglinton Periodontics, we understand that periodontal disease, often known as gum disease, is a serious oral health disorder that affects many people in Toronto and around the world. It is brought on by the accumulation of plaque and tartar on the gums and teeth, which causes infection and inflammation. If left untreated, gum disease can result in tooth loss and possibly systemic health issues. Gum disease can, however, usually be controlled and even reversed with appropriate prevention and early intervention.

The field of dentistry is constantly evolving and growing, and with it comes a host of myths and misconceptions about periodontal and implant care. Misinformation about these treatments can lead to patients avoiding necessary care or seeking care that is not appropriate for their condition.

Yonge Eglinton Periodontics wishes you and your family a happy and safe holiday season and all the best for the New Year 2023! If you need any assistance from us during this time, feel free to get in touch by clicking here.

Periodontists are dentists who receive special training to focus on treating gum disease and installing implants. In addition, they have to undergo additional training after earning a general dentistry degree. This is because they have to learn how to properly treat gums and install dental implants and often only see patients with severe issues.

Thanks for stopping by our blog. If you’re looking for more information about Yonge Eglinton Periodontics, you’ve come to the right place. 

For years, as dentists, we looked in our patients' mouths, commenting on the amount of “tartar buildup” and bleeding, and telling them to brush and floss more often. As they would stand up, we would say, “See you in six (or three months” for your next cleaning. At times we probably made our patients feel bad. “But, Doc, I don’t get it. I brush twice a day, floss almost every day, and you are still telling me that my gums are not healthy.”

While brushing and flossing frequency are important as well as regular professional cleaning, we now know that there are so many issues at play in determining the extent, severity, and outcomes of treatment, for each individual patient.

My name is Dr. Andrew Kay, and I am the owner of Yonge Eglinton Periodontics, which was founded in 2004.

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