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At Harvest Hills Dental Care, we recognize the importance of maintaining your family’s oral health. Regular cleanings and evaluations are key to achieving and sustaining oral health and wellness for children and adults. Our team is committed to serving the Stouffville, Ontario community and beyond. We offer a complimentary dental consultation for those seeking a family dental centre in their area. What types of services are offered at Harvest Hills Dental Care? We welcome you to our dental office if you are searching for a general dentistry practice “near me” that can provide a wide selection of oral health services. With … Continue reading “Where can I schedule a consultation with a general and family dentist near me?”

If you are a resident of the Newmarket, Ontario, community and beyond and are seeking dental emergency care, it may be time to visit our dental office. Our Harvest Hills Dental Care team is committed to providing immediate care when patients need it. This may include treatment for any of the following dental emergency concerns: Knocked-out teeth. If you have a permanent tooth knocked out of the mouth and socket, you must seek immediate dental care. The sooner the tooth can be reinserted into the socket, the higher the chance of saving the tooth. Broken or chipped teeth. Whether from … Continue reading “What emergency dental services are available near me?”

Our dental team at Harvest Hills Dental Care in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, believes in providing patients with the education they need to maintain healthy smiles. This includes working with patients to develop good oral hygiene routines and improving dental habits to avoid problems such as periodontal disease and unwanted tooth decay. Here are the most commonly asked questions from our team regarding dental hygiene and oral care habits. How can I create an oral hygiene routine that is right for me? Our team will take the time to educate patients about the best way to clean their teeth effectively. They … Continue reading “Enhancing Your Smile: A Guide to Dental Hygiene FAQs at Harvest Hills Dental Care”

At Harvest Hills Dental Care of the East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Ontario, area, we are excited to accept patients in the area who are qualified for care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan! This insurance policy allows us to care for you and your family’s oral health with quality dental coverage. If you are ready to schedule an appointment with the Harvest Hills Dental Care team, we invite you to call our office at (365) 659-1008 or book one online. We look forward to helping you with your oral health at an affordable rate! Call Our Office for More Information New Patients : (365) 659-1008 … Continue reading “We are now accepting The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)!”

At Harvest Hills Dental Care of East Gwillimbury, Ontario, patients have the opportunity to learn from dental professionals about the benefits of taking good care of their teeth and gums. But they might not know how. Our doctors can educate patients on keeping their smiles healthy outside of routine dental visits. How can I keep my smile healthy? There are several key steps to maintaining good dental hygiene that dentists recommend for all patients, regardless of age or oral health status. These include: Brushing your teeth at least twice each day with fluoride toothpaste. Brushing your teeth is an effective … Continue reading “Dentists describe the best dental hygiene routine for all patients”

The Harvest Hills Dental Care team in the East Gwillimbury, Ontario, area often hears this question from patients who have misaligned teeth and want to improve their smiles. And for many, the answer is clear: Invisalign! What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a solution for patients who want to avoid metal bracket-and-wire braces but still want to straighten their smiles. Invisalign eliminates the need for these metal appliances and instead uses clear aligner trays to achieve the same results. How do they work? Many patients have questions for our team about how Invisalign clear aligners work to realign the smile. Invisalign … Continue reading “What is the fastest way to get straight teeth?”

The dedicated dental team at Harvest Hills Dental Care in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, understands the many benefits of restoring the smile after tooth loss. This includes the many advantages of dentures. If you are considering natural-looking dentures and want to discover available options, continue reading! What are the three different types of dentures available at Harvest Hills Dental Care? East Gwillimbury, Ontario, patients who visit our office to learn about dentures will often be surprised that there are several options to choose from. This includes: Partial dentures. Our team describes partial dentures as dental appliances created with metal and acrylic frames. These … Continue reading “What are some of the different types of dentures for tooth replacement?”

At Harvest Hills Dental Care of the East Gwillimbury, Ontario, area, we handle the extraction of your third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth. These teeth can result in serious dental problems and usually erupt in late adolescence or early adulthood. But do not worry! Their extraction is a routine procedure that we carry out regularly. Our skilled practitioners are happy to enlighten you about what to expect in your forthcoming appointments to help you understand the process and ease any nervousness. How do I know if I need to have my wisdom teeth removed? Our team recommends the … Continue reading “What are some things I need to know about wisdom teeth removal?”

When considering tooth replacement options after extraction or tooth loss, working with a dental facility that offers a wide selection of effective services is critical to feeling less overwhelmed in finding the treatment best for you. At Harvest Hills Dental Care of Newmarket, Ontario, our dentists can assist you in extracting teeth and replacing them with natural-looking solutions. Many patients are worried about restoring their smile on the same day as their extraction appointments. Can I get immediate dentures in one day? How do I function while waiting for my permanent dentures? Do I need to schedule social downtime after … Continue reading “Can I get immediate dentures in one day?”

Patients who need wisdom tooth extractions often have many questions they would like to address before their surgical date. The dentists at Harvest Hills Dental Care in Newmarket, Ontario, have open discussions with their patients prior to any procedure to avoid unexpected surprises. How long does wisdom teeth removal surgery typically take? Extracting impacted wisdom teeth during a surgical procedure takes longer than a simple extraction in which the tooth is visible above the gum line and accessible without surgical intervention. The number of natural teeth being removed can also affect the time. Most patients having four impacted wisdom teeth … Continue reading “Duration of Wisdom Tooth Removal Surgery.”

Taking good care of the smile, both at home and with regular dental visits, is critical to ensuring a healthy smile for life. At Harvest Hills Dental Care of Newmarket, Ontario, our dentists recommend maintaining preventative dentistry with dental hygienist services to reduce the potential for expensive and damaging issues such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Understanding the importance of preventive dentistry is the first step to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums! What is preventative dentistry, and is this a service offered by a dental hygienist? Our dentists describe preventative dentistry as maintaining good dental hygiene through … Continue reading “Do dental hygienists offer preventative dentistry services?”

Dental crowns are a restoration commonly used in dentistry to save, protect, or strengthen a tooth that might have experienced trauma, infection, cavities, or substantial damage. At Harvest Hill Dental Care in Newmarket, Ontario, we recommend using crowns for teeth with significant damage. Who needs a dental crown? Various situations can arise, which may result in a recommendation of a dental crown for many of our patients at Harvest Hills Dental Care. These include the following: A tooth with significant tooth decay that cannot be repaired with a filling alone A tooth with a large fracture or chip that compromises its structural integrity … Continue reading “What is the process of receiving crowns for dental treatment?”