What a Dentist Checks First for Gingivitis or Periodontitis
If your gums bleed or feel sore, a dentist usually starts with your history, a close gum exam, periodontal probing, and selective x-rays before planning treatment.
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Root canal or extraction: how dentists decide when a tooth hurts
A toothache doesn’t automatically mean root canal treatment or extraction. Dentists use symptoms, the exam, and x-rays to see whether the tooth can still be saved.
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What to Expect at Your First Dental Exam After Years Away
A return dental exam usually starts with your health history, symptom review, tooth and gum checks, oral cancer screening, and x-rays only when needed.
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When Is a CBCT Scan Worth It? A Patient Guide to 3D Dental Treatment Planning
A CBCT scan can give your dentist a 3D view of teeth, bone, roots, and nearby anatomy, but it is not a routine add-on for every visit. Learn when a cone beam CT scan may be helpful, how it differs from regular dental X-rays, and what questions to ask before agreeing to 3D treatment planning.
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What AI in Dentistry Can and Cannot Do for Patients in Hamilton
AI is becoming a bigger topic in Ontario dentistry, especially for reviewing dental X-rays. Here is what patients and families in Hamilton should know about where it may help, where the evidence is still limited, and why your dentist’s exam and judgment still matter most.
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CBCT Scan in Dentistry: What Patients in Hamilton Should Know
A CBCT scan provides three-dimensional images of your teeth and jaws to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Learn when it is recommended, how it differs from regular dental X-rays, and what the evidence says about safety.
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