In November of 2017, we held an event here at our clinic to launch the Beyond First Impressions Project – a charity created in memory of our founder the late Dr. Judith Buys who had helped local women and children through the YWCA. To this day, we are still aiming towards helping the people and families affected by domestic violence. The team here at Cornerstone Dentistry will always aim to help you in these situations. Whether it be a discussion, or a regular screening with a question – ‘Do you experience violence at home?’ We will do our best to make our patients feel comfortable and safe in our office.

Being afraid of the dentist is common – you’re not alone! In fact, 40 per cent of the Canadian population avoids dental care because they’re afraid! Unfortunately, this fear can also be transmitted from parent to child, and can lead to bigger problems down the road for your dental health that you won’t be able […]

Children eagerly await their first visit from the tooth fairy, but when should parents schedule their first visit to the dentist? According to the Canadian Dental Association, children should see the dentist within six months of the eruption of their first tooth or by one year old. There are several benefits to early visits, including […]

Mouthguards are a rubber, plastic or laminate protective apparatus used while playing sports to reduce or prevent injuries to the mouth, jaw, and face. Typically you will see mouthguards for the upper teeth and jaw, but they are commonly worn on both the top and the bottom. If fitted properly, they sit comfortably between the […]

It’s that time of year again!  New backpacks have been bought, pencils are sharpened, and lunch bags are packed.  The kids are, hopefully, just as excited as you are to go back to school, but have you checked off everything from your back-to-school to-do list? When getting organized make sure you include oral hygiene so […]