From our Scarborough dental office
News & advice
Plain-language articles from Dr. Fadavi on looking after your teeth, understanding treatment, and knowing when to call.
Why flossing matters and how to do it
How to floss step by step, when interdental brushes or water flossers work better, why gums bleed at first, and tips for braces and implants.
Dental x-rays: types and safety
Bitewing, periapical, panoramic and 3D dental x-rays explained: what each shows, how low the radiation dose is, and how often you need them.
Salivary glands and saliva explained
What your salivary glands do, why the mouth gets dry, how low saliva leads to cavities, and the signs of stones, infections and lumps.
Ergonomics in the dental chair
How chair position, neck and jaw support, and simple brushing aids make dental care more comfortable for your back, neck, jaw and hands.
Dental anesthesia: what to expect
How dental numbing works, how long it lasts, sedation options, safety for heart conditions and pregnancy, and what to avoid until feeling returns.
What a dental assistant does for you
How chairside dental assistants help during your visit: suction, instruments, infection control, comfort signals and what four-handed dentistry means.
Dentures: types, fit and daily care
Complete, partial, immediate and implant-retained dentures explained, with tips for getting used to them, daily cleaning and when a reline is needed.
Antibiotics before dental work
Who still needs a preventive antibiotic before dental work, which procedures it applies to, what changed for joint replacements, and how to prepare.
Gum recession: causes and what helps
Why gums recede, the early signs, how recession is assessed and treated, and simple daily habits that help protect your gums and exposed roots.
Fluoride toothpaste: how much to use
How fluoride toothpaste protects enamel, how much to use from baby to adult, safety, choosing a toothpaste and simple habits that help it work.