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Adult practicing proper tongue placement and lip seal exercises for myofunctional therapy at Markham Dental.

What Is Myofunctional Therapy?

If you’ve noticed that you wake up with a tired jaw or breathe through your mouth throughout the day, you might be wondering what is going on and how you can fix it. At Markham Dental, our team can help you retrain these muscles to support their function, address the issues they can cause, and…
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What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?

At Markham Dental, we know that living with missing teeth can change a lot about your day-to-day life. Maybe you avoid crunchy foods or try not to smile with your teeth in photos. Many people who visit our clinic experience these daily frustrations and want a solution that will last them for years to come.…
A dentist extraction a tooth from a patient's mouth.

How Long Does It Take to Extract a Tooth?

A damaged or problematic tooth can be a significant distraction from your day-to-day life. Our team provides efficient extraction services designed to address the root of the discomfort and help you move toward healing. Most extractions are completed in 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case. We work diligently to keep…
An adult patient in a dental chair receiving IV sedation from a dentist at a Markham dental clinic.

Your Guide to IV Sedation Dentistry

You might feel a heavy weight in your chest just thinking about the dental chair. A racing heart can make it hard to book the appointments you actually need. Many people delay their treatments because of strong nervous feelings. IV sedation dentistry involves delivering calming medicine directly into a vein so you can relax deeply…
A person reaching for their tooth brush, to carefully and gently brush their teeth and wisdom teeth removal.

How to Brush Teeth After Wisdom Teeth Removal

After your wisdom teeth removal, the last thing you probably want to think about is putting a toothbrush in your mouth. Your mouth might feel a little tender, but our team at Markham Dental wants you to understand how important it is to keep the area clean.  You can start to gently brush your teeth…
A person holding their Invisalign clear aligner under the tap, using a soft bristle tooth brush to clean the aligner.

How to Disinfect Invisalign®

You love how your Invisalign® aligners are discreetly straightening your teeth, a journey you may have started with the team at Markham Dental. But it probably didn’t take you long to realize that after a few hours of wear, they can start to feel a little fuzzy or develop a slight odour, taking away from…
A person holding out an Invisalign clear aligner in one hand and a model of teeth with braces on them in the other hand.

Invisalign vs. Braces: Your Guide

You want a straighter smile, and our team at Markham Dental knows the path to get there can feel confusing. There are many options, from traditional braces to Invisalign®, but figuring out which one suits your life can be a challenge because each option offers such a different experience. The right choice depends on your…
A close up of a person inserting an Invisalign clear aligner into their mouth.

4 Tips to Manage Discomfort From Invisalign

The team at Markham Dental understands that starting your Invisalign journey is an exciting step toward achieving a straighter smile. While you look forward to the final result, you might feel some temporary pressure when you switch to a new set of aligners. This is a normal part of the process, but you do not…
A dental hygienist performing a dental cleaning on a patient to remove the build up of dental plaque.

How to Get Rid of Dental Plaque

You know that fuzzy film that coats your teeth when you wake up? At Markham Dental, the team can help you manage it. That film is dental plaque, a sticky mix of bacteria and food particles. If you let it sit, it can lead to bigger concerns like cavities, requiring a focus on preventative dental…

What SetsMarkham Dental Apart

We approach your care differently, with a focus on health, function, and long-term prevention. At Markham Dental, we are:

We look beyond your teeth, incorporating assessments like blood pressure, airway and tongue analysis, and sleep screening to better understand how your oral health connects to your overall well-being.

With denturists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, and general dentists working together, your care is coordinated, comprehensive, and tailored to your needs.

Every exam is designed to be in-depth and intentional, with advanced assessments included at no additional cost, so nothing is overlooked.

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