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.
Braces, aligners and other options
Metal and ceramic braces, clear aligners and retainers compared: how each works, who it suits, daily care and how to choose the right option.
Types of tooth pain and what they mean
Sharp, throbbing, lingering or pain on biting: learn what each type of tooth pain usually means, what helps at home and when to get same-day care.
Family or paediatric dentist for kids?
How a family dentist and a paediatric dentist differ, when each suits a child, and how to choose the right dental home for your family.
Your child’s first dental visit
When to book your child’s first dental visit, how to prepare, what happens in the chair and how to care for baby teeth at home from the first…
Oral cancer: signs to watch for
The warning signs of oral cancer, the main risk factors, how a screening works and how to check your own mouth in two minutes once a month.
Wisdom teeth: signs of trouble
When wisdom teeth cause problems, the signs to watch for, how removal is decided and what you can do at home while you wait for an exam.
How oral health affects your body
Gum health is linked with diabetes, the heart, pregnancy and the lungs. Learn what the links mean, how medications affect the mouth and steps that help.
Veneers: are they right for you?
Veneers can change the colour and shape of front teeth. Learn the types, what treatment involves, how they compare with bonding and how to care for them.
Tooth whitening: what to know first
How tooth whitening works, which stains respond, side effects to expect and the questions to ask before you whiten your teeth.
Bad breath: causes and how to fix it
Most bad breath starts in the mouth. Learn where mouth odour comes from, a daily routine that helps, what to avoid and when to see a dentist.