Our blog turns common dental questions into clear starting points for a conversation with your dentist. Articles cover prevention, family care, urgent concerns, gums, restorative treatment, cosmetic options, dental anxiety, and oral-health topics relevant to patients in Pickering and nearby Durham Region communities.
Blog information is general and cannot diagnose your symptoms. Call (905) 420-1777 for pain, swelling, trauma, or a change that needs individual assessment.
Bleeding, recession, swelling, and persistent bad breath deserve more than a generic online answer. Warning signs, the periodontal assessment, non-surgical treatment, maintenance, and when specialist care may be discussed.
Practical, cautious guidance for tooth pain, swelling, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost restorations, and dental injuries. For current symptoms, call the office rather than waiting for a blog answer.
What professional whitening, veneers, bonding, and other aesthetic options may change, why existing restorations matter, and why an examination comes before a recommendation.
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Gum healthUpdated 12 July 2026
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Family and children's dentistry4 June 2026
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Practice and community news21 May 2026
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Our blog turns common dental questions into clear starting points for a conversation with your dentist. Articles cover prevention, family care, urgent concerns, gums, restorative treatment, cosmetic options, and dental anxiety.
Blog information is general and cannot diagnose your symptoms. Call (905) 420-1777 for pain, swelling, trauma, or a change that needs individual assessment.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is now open to eligible Canadian residents of every age, and applications for the 2026–2027 benefit year are open. You may qualify if your adjusted family net income is under $90,000, you have no access to private dental insurance, you are a Canadian resident for tax purposes, and you have filed your latest tax return. Pickering Square Dental welcomes CDCP patients — cleanings, exams, fillings, and more.
