Dr. Adam Chapnick – cosmetic dentist
May 8th, 2012
Ask any dentist and he’ll tell you: preventative dentistry is the best kind of dentistry. Preventative dentistry is the type of dentistry aimed at reducing the population of bacteria in your mouth to slow or even prevent the formation of cavities and treat gum disease.
Preventative dentistry has two main parts: your part and our part. Your part is by far the most important. First, you need to clean your teeth by brushing twice daily and flossing every day. Make sure you brush thoroughly for at least two minutes—use a timer to make sure you’re spending long enough brushing. When you floss, get between all the teeth, push the floss down to the gum line and curve it along the teeth on both sides of the gap. Your part also includes making your regular dental appointments so we can do our part.
Our part in preventative dentistry involves a more thorough cleaning as well as identifying emerging dental issues. During your routine appointment, we will remove tartar (also called dental calculus), which is actually fossilized bacteria film that collects in areas you regularly miss when brushing or flossing. Based on the build up of tartar, we may recommend changes to your regular oral hygiene regimen.
We will also evaluate your teeth to locate emerging problems so they can be treated before they become too serious. The sooner concerns about your dental health are detected, the more minimal treatment can be used and the better your natural teeth structure will be preserved.
If you are looking to protect your teeth for a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles, please contact Molson Park Dental in Barrie, Ontario to schedule an appointment today.
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April 25th, 2012
Cosmetic dentistry services can brighten and straighten your teeth, and improve various common cosmetic dental problems. Celebrities are known for their dazzling white, straight, symmetrical smiles, and many dentistry patients have achieved similar smile aesthetics with cosmetic dentistry.
Dentistry services improving the appearance of your smile include:
- Porcelain veneers: Thin shells of porcelain can be placed over your teeth to conceal cosmetic imperfections and create evenly sized teeth.
- Dental implants: Missing teeth may cause you to feel embarrassed about your smile. Dental implants may be a good option to replace your missing teeth.
- Gum recontouring: Excessive gum tissue surrounding certain teeth can be removed.
- Invisalign®: To improve the appearance of crooked, gapped or crowded teeth, Invisalign® may be an option to be used instead of metal braces.
- Smile makeover: This treatment approach incorporates multiple cosmetic dental treatments to make over your smile.
A Molson Park Dental Office, Dr. Adam Chapnick will create a treatment plan based on your current oral health, desired cosmetic improvements, and your candidacy for these cosmetic dental procedures.
For cosmetic dentistry in Barrie, Ontario, please contact Molson Park Dental Office to schedule a consultation with experienced dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick.
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April 19th, 2012
Healthy teeth are an important part of a beautiful smile. Common dental problems that may plague an otherwise healthy mouth include:
- Cavities
- Gum disease
- Bad breath
- Misaligned bite
- Stained teeth
- Missing teeth
- Sensitive teeth
- Teeth grinding
There are also a number of common cosmetic dental problems you may experience, including chipped or crooked teeth.
At Molson Park Dental Office, we provide individualized dental care. Depending on your specific dental problem, dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick will suggest possible treatment approaches, letting you decide which treatment is right for you.
Possible treatments for common dental problems include:
Treatments for many common dental problems focus on ridding your teeth of decay, ensuring an optimally functional bite and promoting the health of your teeth’s supportive structures, including gums, bone and ligaments.
For general and cosmetic dentistry treatment by an experienced dentist in Barrie, Ontario, please contact Molson Park Dental Office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Adam Chapnick, DDS.
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April 17th, 2012
Developing values for teeth cleaning and oral hygiene at a young age is an important part of your child’s lifelong dental care. By fostering positive dental experiences, you can show your child the importance of regular visits to the dentist’s office.
At Molson Park Dental Office, Dr. Adam Chapnick, DDS, and our entire dentistry staff is committed to providing pediatric dentistry in a warm, compassionate, and family friendly environment. Dr. Chapnick is an experienced general dentist skilled in children’s dental treatments. In dental school, Dr. Chapnick incorporated a pediatrics focus into his studies and has been treating dental patients of all ages for many years.
Your child’s first dental appointment should be scheduled after the appearance of his or her first tooth. Pediatric dentistry care may include:
- Preventing and treating tooth cavities.
- Monitoring growth of the jaws and teeth.
- Teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments.
- Preventing, diagnosing and treating oral conditions.
Even though your child’s first teeth are temporary, keeping these teeth healthy is critical to your child’s ability to chew and speak comfortably. Primary teeth, sometimes called “baby teeth,” must be kept free from decay and other damage to prevent gum disease.
To learn more about pediatric dentistry in Barrie, Ontario, please contact Molson Park Dental Office to schedule a consultation with experienced general dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick.
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April 13th, 2012
Oral hygiene keeps your mouth and teeth clean. An important health component, teeth cleaning prevents dental problems. To clean your teeth and mouth properly, your oral hygiene routine should include:
- Brushing your teeth and tongue at least twice a day.
- Flossing your teeth once a day.
- Visiting the dentist for a cleaning every six months.
Professional dental cleanings remove built-up plaque and tartar that cannot be removed with a toothbrush or dental floss. Our hygienists can show you the proper way to brush in order to remove plaque while preventing damage to the gums and enamel, including using a soft-bristled toothbrush and gently brushing at a 45 degree angle toward your gums.
Good oral hygiene prevents common dental problems, including:
Oral hygiene prevents these dental problems by reducing the food debris, bacteria and plaque on your teeth.
At Molson Park Dental Office, our dentists and dental team can suggest other ways to improve your oral health, including foods to avoid and which foods contribute to a healthy mouth.
For teeth cleaning from a dentist in Barrie, Ontario, please contact Molson Park Dental Office to schedule a consultation with experienced dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick.
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April 10th, 2012
There is really only one cause of cavities (also called dental caries)—bacteria inhabiting your mouth. These bacteria populate your mouth early in life, generally passed around in families from parents (generally the mother) to children.
The main culprit in cavity formation is Streptococcus mutans, bacteria that need a hard surface to live on, such as your teeth. Because they need this surface, the bacteria cannot inhabit a mouth that does not have teeth. However, by the age of two, most children have acquired a stable population of bacteria that cannot be eradicated, but can be controlled.
These bacteria form colonies on your teeth. Every time you eat, they eat, too. The food allows them to expand their colonies, and the thin biofilm of bacteria and their protective coating is what we call plaque. As the bacteria eat, they process sugars in your food into acid. This acid attacks your dental enamel. The indentations caused by the acid attacks give shelter to more bacteria, which in turn produce more acid to expand the indentations into deeper hollows, or cavities. The best thing about cavities from a bacterium’s point of view, is that they are safe from toxic saliva and pesky brushing, plus they trap food particles to ensure a steady supply for the lean times.
Once they form a cavity, bacteria will continue to expand it until they reach the interior of the tooth, where they will infect the tooth, causing an abscessed tooth, which requires endodontic treatment to correct.
Preventative dentistry is the best solution to reduce the population of bacteria and delay or stop the formation of cavities. To learn more about preventing cavities, please contact Molson Park Dental in Barrie, Ontario for an appointment today.
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April 6th, 2012
If you are looking for a dental practice capable of handling all your family’s dental needs, Molson Park Dental in Barrie, Ontario can. Our general dentists offer a full range of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages.
We offer paediatric dentistry services for the youngest members of the family. With a friendly, inviting atmosphere and compassionate care, our dentists are experienced in helping children get the dental care they need while also establishing healthy hygiene habits for a lifetime of dental health.
We offer Invisalign Teen for youths who are looking to straighten their smiles utilizing a less conspicuous method than traditional braces.
We also offer general dentistry for adults, from tooth-coloured fillings to dental crowns to dental implants. And cosmetic dentistry services are offered for people who are looking to improve the appearance of an aged or damaged smile with tooth whitening or porcelain veneers.
Whether you are looking for a new dentist for yourself or another member of your family, we invite you to come to our office and see if we are the right dentists for you. Please contact Molson Park Dental to schedule an appointment today.
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January 24th, 2012
Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment used to correct a number of cosmetic tooth imperfections including:
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Short teeth
- Stained teeth
In addition to their versatility, porcelain veneers are durable and stain-resistant, which provides you with a beautiful, vibrant smile for years to come. Porcelain veneers are thin, shell-like layers of dental-grade porcelain that are permanently bonded to the fronts of your affected teeth.
Each porcelain veneer is custom-made to conform with your natural teeth, and they are tinted to match your existing teeth and provide a seamless smile.
Porcelain veneers look and function like your natural teeth, and they can preserve your teeth from further damage. Porcelain veneers are also easy to care for with proper dental hygiene, just as you would your natural teeth.
With a good oral hygiene routine that includes regular check-ups and professional teeth cleanings, your porcelain veneers can last a lifetime.
If you live in the Barrie or North York, Ontario, areas and would like to learn more about the benefits of porcelain veneers, please contact the Molson Park Dental Office to schedule your consultation with cosmetic dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick.
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January 20th, 2012
Occlusal splints are fast becoming one of the most popular treatments for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD).
Sometimes referred to as night guards, occlusal splints are custom-fit mouthguards that can cover one or both rows of your teeth. They have traditionally been used to prevent nighttime teeth grinding.
Because occlusal splints allow your jaw to settle into its natural position, which helps relax the tension in the connective area between your jaw and skull, they have also been effective in treating the painful symptoms that accompany TMJ/TMD. In addition to easing discomfort, occlusal splints can also help restore your jaw’s proper alignment.
Although occlusal splints are effective for many patients with TMJ/TMD, they are not the best treatment option for everyone. A consultation with Barrie, Ontario, dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick will assess your individual factors and determine if occlusal splints are the right choice for you.
If Dr. Chapnick does not believe that occlusal splints will be successful in relieving your TMJ/TMD symptoms, he may recommend another form of treatment.
If you live in the Barrie or North York, Ontario, areas and would like to learn more about your TMJ/TMD treatment options, please contact the Molson Park Dental Office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Adam Chapnick.
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January 18th, 2012
Neuromuscular dentistry is an area of dentistry that focuses on the relationship between the muscles, joints, bones, nerves and tendons in the connective region between your jaw and your skull.
This compact yet complex network affects your bite and jaw position. If you have a bite condition or misaligned jaw, excessive pressure can be placed on these components and lead to the painful condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD).
TMJ/TMD results in chronic symptoms that include:
- Intense headaches that are commonly mistaken for migraines
- Face, neck, back and shoulder pain
- Jaw tension and pain
- Jack clicking or popping
- Jaw locking or sticking
- Earaches
- Numbness or tingling in the hands and fingers
A neuromuscular dentist understands the relationship between these symptoms and can develop a custom TMJ/TMD treatment plan to treat your individual condition. Treatment may be as simple as correcting poor dental health habits or may entail the use of oral appliances.
If you live in the Barrie or North York, Ontario, areas and would like to learn more about neuromuscular dentistry or TMJ/TMD treatment, please contact the Molson Park Dental Office to schedule your consultation.
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