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Dental Implants: Optimal Tooth Replacement

May 18, 2023

Losing a tooth can be a distressing experience, affecting both our oral health and self-confidence. Thankfully, modern dentistry offers an outstanding solution: dental implants. Dental implants have revolutionized the field of tooth replacement, providing patients with a durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing option. In this blog, we will explore why dental implants are considered the best choice for replacing missing teeth.

Stability and Longevity:

Dental implants are designed to mimic the natural structure of teeth. A permanent post is surgically place in the jaw bone, which then fuses to the bone. This creates a stable and sturdy foundation for the replacement tooth. Unlike other options like dentures or bridges, dental implants provide a permanent solution that can last a lifetime with proper care.

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What Is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

July 27, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: Brampton, brampton dentist, coxsackievirus, disease, foot, hand, hand foot mouth, hand foot mouth disease, mouth — salvaggiodentistry @ 3:43 pm

What Is It?

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious condition caused by a virus and is seen in young children. The virus that most commonly causes this condition is called coxsackievirus.

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Reopening Update

May 28, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: Brampton, brampton dentist, covid, covid19, dentist, reopening update, salvaggio dentistry — salvaggiodentistry @ 4:20 pm

Dear Valued Patient,

We are truly excited to have the opportunity to welcome you back! As we move closer to reopening, we are actively looking into various scenarios of increasing dental services for you. Of course, our social responsibility and concern for your safety are paramount in any decisions we make. We will not consider expanding our current level of service (which right now amounts to emergency and urgent care only), until we have the blessing of both the Chief Medical Officer (and the Minister of Health) as well as the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.

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Food Stuck Under Your Back Tooth’s Gum? It May Be An Operculum

April 30, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: Brampton, brampton dentist, gum, gum infection, gum tissue, operculum, swollen gums, tooth — salvaggiodentistry @ 6:19 pm

An operculum is the name of a piece of gum tissue that lies overtop the biting surface of a tooth. Generally speaking, an operculum occurs when teeth are erupting and, most of the time, will resolve on their own when the tooth erupts fully. The most common teeth to develop operculums are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd molars as they erupt. The trickiest to deal with is an operculum occurring on a 3rd molar since they are difficult to reach. Operculums form when the molars are breaking through the gum tissue, and the gum tissue doesn’t completely pull away from the biting surface of the tooth. They occur on the last molars in the mouth due to the curvature of the gums at the back of the mouth. It is essential to keep the area as clean as possible if you notice an operculum forming and to see your dentist.

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We Are Now Offering Teledentistry!

April 23, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: Brampton, dentist, online consultation., teledentistry, video consultation, virtual consultation — salvaggiodentistry @ 5:08 pm

While our office is closed for regular dental treatment in accordance with the guidelines set out by our governing college, and to comply with Public Health recommendations, we are still here to help you!

We now offer virtual online consultations through the use of Teledentistry.

What Is Teledentistry?

Teledentistry involves the use of online technology to provide private, safe, and secure virtual video consultations from the comfort of your home.
Our video consultations are hosted on a HIPAA-compliant cloud environment using AES-256 bit encryption.

Get advice, instructions or a prescription from your trusted doctors without having to come into the office. CHATTING & VIDEO CONFERENCING are NOW AVAILABLE on a secure platform at Salvaggio Dentistry. If you have a clinical question, a concern or an emergency, you can connect with your doctor remotely!! Dr. Salvaggio or Dr. Al Khoury will advise you via this secure portal or ask to see you in the office at a mutually agreed upon time (if absolutely necessary). SALVAGGIO DENTISTRY HAS YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY AS ITS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

When you connect with one of our doctors remotely, we will attempt to help you out so that we can all maintain physical distancing and self-isolation. However, should we determine that you need to be seen in person, rest assured that Salvaggio Dentistry has adequate protective equipment put aside for extreme emergency cases. We are also wiping down surfaces more regularly and have abundant hand sanitizer for you. So please, if you have any clinical questions or if you are in discomfort and want answers…. take advantage of this amazing service we are now providing.

Learn more about Teledentistry by visiting clicking here.

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What is a Frenectomy?

April 15, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: Brampton, dentist, frenectomy, frenum, gum, lips., tongue, tongue-tied — salvaggiodentistry @ 7:00 pm

A frenum is the thin band of tissue that attaches the lip to the gums. There are several frenum attachments in your mouth, the three important locations being the front upper and lower lips, between the two front teeth and the attachment of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The frenum can lead to issues with the spacing of the teeth and even speech problems in some cases.

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Helpful COVID-19 Tips & Resources

March 30, 2020

Filed under: Community — Tags: Brampton, brampton covid-19, coronavirus, covid 19 resources, covid-19, covid-19 services, covid19, resources — salvaggiodentistry @ 4:15 pm

We know that all Canadians are experiencing a difficult and trying time now to help curb the spread of COVID-19. However, while we are home, there are still some things we can do to stay healthy and resources that we can access to help get through the coming days.

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What is Pericoronitis and how is it treated?

February 24, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: bad breath, Brampton, brampton dentist, gingivitis, Gum disease, gums, periocoronitis, swollen gums — salvaggiodentistry @ 3:44 pm

Pericoronitis is the inflammation of the tissue that is partially covering a partially erupted tooth in the mouth. Often it occurs with partially erupted wisdom teeth that don’t have space to erupt into the mouth fully, but sometimes it can even happen with the eruption of the first or second molars. The gum tissue that partially covers an erupting tooth is called an operculum, and the inflammation of that tissue is called pericoronitis. Pericoronitis is diagnosed based on signs and symptoms gathered during a clinical analysis, as well as a potential x-ray taken to rule out any other causes.

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What are Periodontal Pockets?

February 10, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: bleeding gums, Brampton, gingivitis, Periodontal Disease, periodontitis, swollen gums — salvaggiodentistry @ 6:00 pm

what are periodontal pockets brampton on dentist gum disease

“Gum disease” is an umbrella term that encompasses all conditions related to the gums. Gum disease begins with gingivitis and escalates to periodontitis.

What is Gingivitis?

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What is a Nightguard?

January 13, 2020

Filed under: Brampton Dentist — Tags: Brampton, dentist, grinding teeth, headache, mouthguard, nightguard, teeth grinding — salvaggiodentistry @ 4:21 pm

A nightguard is a mouth guard used overnight to protect your teeth, jawbones and jaw joints from the wear and tear from nighttime grinding and clenching. The official name for these habits is called “bruxism,” and it affects many more people than you would think. Bruxism is considered a sleep movement disorder. A nightguard is a transparent oral appliance that is made to fit your teeth. It may cover all or a portion of your teeth, depending on the type. They can also be fabricated to be worn on the top or bottom.

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