The Covid-19 virus has restricted our practice to treating dental emergencies only. In an effort to flatten the curve we have also reduced our hours every day from 9 am to 1 pm. If you experience any flu like symptoms or have been been known to be exposed to the Covid-19 virus please alert the proper health authorities.

Human coronaviruses cause infections of the nose, throat and lungs. They are most commonly spread from an infected person through:

• respiratory droplets generated when you cough or sneeze
• close, prolonged personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
• touching something with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands

​Human coronaviruses cause infections of the nose, throat and lungs. They are most commonly spread from an infected person through:

• respiratory droplets generated when you cough or sneeze
• close, prolonged personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
• touching something with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands

​ If you have a dental emergency please call us at 705-450-4000. You can also reach us at caringforyoursmile@phidentalcare.com or fill the form below. We hope to take care of you during these time of crisis. ​Sincerely, ​The Phi Dental Care Team.

Most of us realize that diet and exercise play an important part in keeping us healthy. But did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of a healthy body?Poor oral health can affect a person’s quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. These oral health problems can reduce a person’s quality of life by affecting their physical, mental and social well-being.Oral disease, like any other disease, needs to be treated. A chronic infection, including one in the mouth, is a serious problem that should not be ignored. Yet bleeding or tender gums are often overlooked.Research has shown there is an association between oral disease and other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke, respiratory illness in older adults, as well as pre-term and low-birth-weight babies. Although researchers are just beginning to understand this relationship, evidence shows that oral disease can aggravate other health problems and that keeping a healthy mouth is an important part of leading a healthy life.

5 Steps to a Healthy Mouth

1. Keep your mouth clean

• Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
• Floss every day. After flossing, roll it up in a tiny ball and put it in the garbage. Never flush floss down the toilet.
• Eat a well-balanced diet.
• Limit foods and beverages containing sugar or carbohydrates.
• Ideal snack foods: cheese, nuts, vegetables, and non-acidic fruits.
• Look for oral care products with the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Seal.

2. Check your mouth regularly

Look for signs of gum disease:

• Red, shiny, puffy, sore or sensitive gums
• Bleeding when you brush or floss
• Bad breath that won’t go away

Look for signs of oral cancer:

• Bleeding or open sores that don’t heal
• White or red patches
• Numbness or tingling
• Small lumps and thickening on the sides or bottom of your tongue, the floor or roof of your mouth, the inside of your cheeks, or on your gums

3. Eat well

• Good nutrition helps build strong teeth and gums.
• Munch on mouth healthy snacks like cheeses, nuts, vegetables, and non-acidic fruits.

4. See your dentist regularly

• 48% of Canadians who haven’t seen a dentist in the past year have gum disease. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings are the best way to prevent and detect problems before they get worse.

5. Don’t smoke or chew tobacco

• Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause oral cancer, heart disease, gum disease, and a variety of other cancers.

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST), invented and patented by John Chao, DDS, MAGD, is a scalpel-free, suture-free procedure for correcting gum recession. Dr. Lawrence Chong had the opportunity to be trained by Dr. Chao and through a small hole made by a needle, he uses specially designed instruments to gently loosen the gum tissue and glide it over the receded part of the tooth. Since there is no cutting or stitching, patients can expect minimal post-operative symptoms (pain, swelling and bleeding). Most patients also are pleasantly surprised by the instant cosmetic improvement. For more information please go to :https://www.pinholesurgicaltechnique.com/

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We’ve officially entered the new year, a time of hope and excitement as we all start considering the possibilities of what the future could hold. This makes it an excellent time to enjoy some of the benefits of this season that is traditionally filled with anticipation and optimism. Here are three of our favourites.

Starting Fresh with Your Personal Goals

Striving toward and achieving your goals can give you a serious energy boost, helping to propel you forward as the year progresses. January is an ideal time to consider starting over with a “blank slate” and setting some personal goals with the intention of following through. Remember, your goals–be them physical, relational, financial, or spiritual–don’t have to be complicated, long-term, or overly challenging as long as they are meaningful to you. Consider forming some clear, simple and attainable goals that will benefit you and give you the momentum to keep going strong. Make sure to document your goals once you’ve decided so you can revisit them often and monitor your progress.

A Sense of Newness

The new year can feel like a wondrous time full of possibilities, making it easier to imagine yourself pursuing new interests or heading in a different direction. To make the most of this feeling, consider exercising your spontaneous side and embracing the unexpected. You have a lot to look forward to this year, and you never know what it will bring if you decide to be open to new adventures along the way.

Insurance Benefits Renew

For most people, January brings with it a renewal of dental insurance benefits. This means that your annual maximum has been refreshed, so you can pursue any treatment options that you may have been avoiding for financial reasons. Taking advantage of your dental benefits is a great way to achieve your health and confidence-related goals, and lets you start off the new year with a radiant smile. If you don’t have dental benefits, we can still help patients without insurance be given a range of options when they our dentists. If you would like more information, please visit their website or contact our dental office on 23 Great Northern Road and see how we can help you with your dental care needs this year.

Having trouble nursing your new born baby? They may be tongue tied.

A quick in office visit can release a tongue tie and possibly have your baby latching better within minutes

Tongue Tie’s can cause migraines, and speech impediments.

CALL the office today for a consultation to see if your baby is tongue tied.

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Dental cleanings involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have built up on the teeth over time. Your teeth are continually bathed in saliva which contains calcium and other substances which help strengthen and protect the teeth. While this is a good thing, it also means that we tend to get a build-up of calcium deposits on the teeth. This chalky substance will eventually build up over time, like limescale in a pipe or kettle. Usually it is tooth coloured and can easily be mistaken as part of the teeth, but it also can vary from brown to black in colour. If the scale, or calculus (tartar, as dentists like to call it) is allowed to accumulate on the teeth it will unfortunately provide the right conditions for bacteria to thrive next to the gums. The purpose of the cleaning and polishing is basically to leave the surfaces of the teeth clean and smooth so that bacteria are unable to stick to them and you have a better chance of keeping the teeth clean during your regular home care.