You may remember being excited as a child when your teeth became wiggly, but this certainly isn’t the case as an adult. Believe it or not, loose teeth are actually one of the most common dental emergencies and can have many different causes. They include injuries, periodontal disease, and severe tooth decay. If you notice that one of your adult teeth is wiggly, it’s important that you act quickly so you don’t loose it for good! Here are some steps that you should take to resolve a loose tooth.

Following the provincial lockdown announced by the provincial government that takes effect on December 26th, 2020, we want to let you know that our office will still remain open as an essential service to serve you.

Rest assured that our COVID-19 safety protocols meet or exceed the recommended infection control guidelines.

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No one ever wants to be in an emergency dental situation, but sometimes it happens to the best of us. They are stressful, scary, and often times painful. This is especially the case if you don’t know exactly what will happen when you get to the dental office. Fortunately, your dentist is here to help you better understand what you can expect when you get to the practice. Continue reading to learn about some of the most common dental emergencies and treatments.

Your wisdom teeth are your 3rd molar teeth that erupt around 16-20 years old if they erupt at all. Often, ample room doesn’t exist in the mouth for these incoming teeth. As a result, they may need to be removed before issues arise. Impaction of wisdom teeth impaction can lead to pain, swelling, infection, shifting of other teeth and even cavities on your 2nd molar teeth. 

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Dr. Al Khoury shares some vital information to help you maintain your oral health during COVID-19 until we can see you again in our office : )

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