Welcome to Forest Hill Family Dental where we believe a beautiful smile can change your world. Our Kitchener dental office is dedicated to providing you with the best in cosmetic dentistry to enhance your smile and your confidence. Whether you want to whiten your teeth, straighten your teeth, or replace missing teeth our Kitchener dentists are here to help.
Dealing with a dental emergency is never fun, and if you ever find yourself in this situation, you need to contact your dentist right away. Emergency dentists are available, and they will be able to help with your pain and discomfort and will treat your problem through the appropriate procedure. A dental emergency will generally…
After a long day, all you really want is to get some rest and a good night’s sleep. It is important that you are comfortable in every way when it is time to put your head on your pillow and you do not want any interruptions. Dry mouth is one of those things that can…
If a tooth’s root canal becomes infected, it may lead to serious dental problems, including tooth and bone loss. In order to treat serious tooth infections, dentists may recommend root canal therapy. This treatment can keep you from losing a tooth, but it can’t restore tissue that’s been lost to decay. If you’ve recently undergone…
What is Periodontitis? Periodontitis is one of the most common dental diseases. It happens when periodontal bacteria builds up over time, which results in inflammation and infected gums. Periodontal bacteria grows rapidly due to the presence of plaque which they feed off of. Most people who have periodontitis get it because of poor oral hygiene…
There are few dental procedures that cause quite as much anticipated fear as the root canal. However, the stigma that it carries with it is completely undeserved. Root canal therapy is fast, relatively comfortable, and pain-free. In fact, you’ll find that this dental procedure will actually relieve you of pain you’re currently feeling and help…
Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren’t following the American Dental Association’s guidelines for cleaning your teeth properly. The ADA currently recommends that you brush your teeth at a minimum of two times each day – preferably morning and night or anytime you eat foods…
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum disease, and it may allow you to keep…
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites, protecting restorations, and minimizing the possibility of experiencing complications. Post-operative instructions vary from procedure…