Our Bloor West Village Dentist Explains Root Planing vs. Scaling

Bloor West Village dentist measuring gum depth to decide if patient need root planing vs scaling

If you’re suffering from chronic bad breath, you’ve potentially heard of deep dental cleanings, a.k.a. scaling and root planing. Since the procedure is often abbreviated to SRP, you’ll be forgiven for thinking it’s all one treatment. However, scaling and root planing are two separate steps, each with a different purpose. To demystify SRP, the Bloor […]

Bloor Street Cosmetic Dentist Compares Professional vs. At-Home Teeth Whitening

woman smiling in downtown Toronto after visiting our Bloor Street Cosmetic Dentist for teeth whitening

In September 2021, the Journal of Dentistry published a study that evaluated tooth colour, perception of age, and social judgments. Researchers concluded that a bright, white smile is often seen as a symbol of youth and social standing compared to darkened and natural-coloured teeth. Consequently, the market for teeth whitening solutions has exploded, offering everything […]