​My early childhood memories of going to the dentist consist of being asked by the assistant if I wanted the blue or the pink room. At the end of the appointment, I’d be offered a ring for good behavior. I always asked if I could take one for my twin sister as well. At Braeside […]

3-2-3, 3-2-4, 2-1-2…. Say what?! Have you heard your dental hygienist calling out numbers during a regular visit?  Was she coming at your mouth with a tiny metal stick with lines on it? Were you thinking not today, crazy tooth lady!  If you thought she was just insane, you might be right! Just kidding… It

These are two terms often used interchangeably, however, they have two very different meanings. Tooth bleaching is the “cosmetic process of using chemicals to remove minor discolourations from the teeth, or to lighten them” (Hatrick and Eakle, 2016). The most common chemical used in bleaching solutions is Carbamide Peroxide, which has a pH close to

Dental materials are an important part of providing care to our patients. With its ever evolving nature, it is important to stay on top of new ideas, techniques and methods. The care provided in dentistry comes with a plethora of materials to complete our tasks. When providing a full coverage restoration (crowns/ cap), there are

Dental x-rays are a very common procedure used in dental offices. They can help your dentist see things that they cannot see with the naked eye, helping them come up with the proper treatment plan for each individual patient. Some of the common uses for X-rays are (but not limited to): Diagnosing decay between teeth

  ​Did you know that all the staff members of our Dental Family are CPR certified? One of Dr. Goel’s many practice philosophies is to empower his staff.  Every year, he brings his staff together for a refresher CPR course. On September 29th, our dental family came together for such a course.  It is his

This is always a hot topic at the Dental Office. It has been around since the beginning of time, or close to then anyway. Parents will always be telling their children to brush their teeth. Patients are asked how often they brush their teeth and mostly the answers are the same: “ YES, I brush

​The name says it all! Braeside Dental Centre is in the heart of the family community of Braeside. Our practice has been the dental home of so many families within the Braeside Community. As families grow and children establish themselves in their own homes, we have been proud to have the next generations make us

  Braeside Dental prides itself on being a family practice. One of the things I love most about working here is seeing children as young as 12-36 months for their first visit. We refer to a child’s first appointment as the “happy visit”, an important moment that begins the relationship between child and dentist that