Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants? A Plain-Language Guide From a Guelph Dentist One of the most common questions we hear at Scottsdale Dental Centre is some version of this: “I’ve been told I might need an implant, but I’m not sure if I qualify.” Or sometimes: “I went somewhere else and they said […]
Dental Emergency in Guelph
Dental Emergency in Guelph What to Do, Who to Call, and When to Go to the ER A dental emergency is one of those situations where knowing what to do in the first few minutes can make a significant difference to the outcome. Whether it is a knocked-out tooth, a broken crown, a severe toothache […]
Laughing Gas Guelph
Laughing Gas at the Dentist in Guelph What to Expect With Nitrous Oxide Sedation If you have been putting off a dental appointment because you feel anxious, nervous, or simply dread the experience, you are not alone and you are not making a fuss. Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people delay […]
Guelph Dentist in the Same Location since 1987
Why Scottsdale Dental Centre Has Stayed at the Same Location in Guelph Since 1987 There is a question we get asked occasionally, usually from a new patient who has just moved to Guelph and is trying to make sense of the neighbourhood. How long have you been here? Since 1987. Same building. Same corner of […]
Digital Dental Impressions Guelph
Digital Dental Impressions in Guelph | No Trays, No Gagging, Better Results If the thought of dental impressions makes you tense up, you are not alone. The plastic tray, the thick paste, the sensation that many patients describe as similar to having a big wad of gum stuffed into their mouth, the need to hold […]
Dentist Near You in Guelph
Looking for a Dentist Near You in Guelph? Here’s How to Find the Right One What to actually look for when searching for a dentist near you in Guelph Location and access Proximity matters, but it’s only one part of the equation. A practice five minutes from your home is convenient until you realize they […]
Air Polishing With Dental Cleanings
Air Polishing Dental Cleaning in GuelphA Gentler, More Thorough Clean If you’ve ever left a dental cleaning feeling like the experience was more uncomfortable than it needed to be, or if sensitivity, anxiety, or the sensation of scraping metal instruments has caused you to put off booking your next hygiene appointment, we have good news. Dental […]
Dentists Near Stone Road
If you live or work near Stone Road in Guelph, whether that’s in the Stone Road Mall area, near the University of Guelph, in Kortright, Westwood, or any of the surrounding neighbourhoods, you’ve likely driven past our practice without necessarily knowing what we offer. I want to change that. This is a plain-language overview of […]
Affordable Dentistry in Guelph
One of the most common things patients tell us when they first come in is some version of the same sentence: “I’ve been putting this off because I wasn’t sure I could afford it.” We’ve been practicing dentistry in Guelph since 1987 and we’ve heard this hundreds of times. It’s one of the reasons I […]
CEREC Crowns
The Truth About Same-Day CEREC Crowns: Why They’re Often the Wrong Choice Same-day crowns are sold as a win-win: you save a visit, and your dentist delivers a crown in a single appointment. It sounds like modern dentistry at its best. But here’s what most patients aren’t told, CEREC crowns are frequently not the best […]