Stonegate Dental

01/24/2026

Toothaches can come on suddenly and sometimes without a clear cause. While some relief is possible at home it’s important to know when to see your dentist. Learn what causes tooth pain and how to manage it safely until your appointment.

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If you’ve ever suffered from a toothache, you know that they can strike at any time, and often without an obvious cause. Sometimes, the cause of the tooth pain is clear, such as a chipped tooth or severe cavity, but in most cases, identifying the cause of the pain and providing effective treatment...

01/20/2026

Enjoying a glass of wine or cocktail now and then is usually not a problem. Drinking in moderation can fit into a healthy lifestyle, but heavy or daily drinking can impact your oral health. Learn how alcohol affects your teeth and gums and what you can do to protect your smile.

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The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Your Oral Health For most people, enjoying an occasional glass of wine or cocktail is nothing to be concerned about. Consuming alcohol wisely and in moderation can be part of a healthy lifestyle, as long as we don’t get carried away. If you are someone who dri...

01/18/2026

"This month’s post will be exploring all of the ways that stress can affect your mouth, and what you can do about it."

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For most of us, a significant degree of stress is something we just accept living with.  From work related stress, to financial stress, to family stress, to the anxieties related to major life changes, modern society rarely eases up on us!  Stress on its own is not a bad thing.  Stress is the bod...

01/15/2026

This article is all about bad breath:

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We have all had to endure someone else’s bad breath at one point in time. While logically we know that the foul odor is harmless to us, there is just something about it that makes most of us inwardly cringe. Perhaps it is your boss, or a friend that you don’t know quite well enough...

01/12/2026

This article explains the five steps involved in a dental cleaning:

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Everyone loves that fresh-from-the-dentist clean feeling, smooth teeth and a minty-fresh mouth after a professional dental cleaning are hard to resist. Yet many patients still dread these cleanings and avoid them, despite the fact that they are typically simple and painless. In fact, dental cleaning...

01/10/2026

"Smiling is important because it informs others of our feelings and boosts our mood."

This article is all about smiles:

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Whether you like to call it a smirk, grin, or smile, you can’t deny that smiling has the power to boost your mood and help you feel good. The ability to smile is something we are born with, but as we age, on average people tend to smile less and less. Studies have shown that...

01/07/2026

Regular dental appointments are important. If it has been too long since your last visit, please book your next appointment today. You can book your appointment online https://stonegatedental.ca/contact/ or by calling us at (519) 822-0800.

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There are very few things that are more certain to happen than having your spouse, family member or dentist tell you it’s important to go to the dentist. And believe it or not, they’re right! They’re not just doing it because they like to hear themselves talk, they’re doing it because regula...

01/04/2026

This article will compare custom whitening to drugstore DIY whitening kits:

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Did you know that Stonegate Dental offers custom tray teeth whitening services? We will make impressions of your unique teeth and bite, and use them to create trays for whitening that will fit your teeth perfectly. This will hold the whitening product in contact with your teeth on a schedule arrange...

01/01/2026

Happy 2026!

12/29/2025

Flippers are a type of temporary partial denture that can quickly fill in gaps when you’re missing a few teeth. They are lightweight, easy to wear, and a great short-term solution to keep your smile looking complete. https://www.vbt.io/goto/b9aB

Flippers are used for a variety of cosmetic and temporary purposes. Dental patients in Guelph and those we see at Stonegate Dental may be in need of a flipper at some point in their lives. Are Flipper Dentures the Same As Partial Dentures? Flippers, also known as Temporary Acrylic Partial Dentures,....

12/27/2025

This article is a must read if you are wondering if your tooth pain can go away on its own:

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A painful tooth can be caused by anything from a bit of food stuck in the gums (such as a popcorn kernel) to more serious causes such as an infection or broken or damaged tooth. In some cases, tooth pain is caused by irritation to the gums and can be temporary. However, in most cases,...

12/26/2025

To everyone celebrating,