Cabbagetown Dental Centre

10/15/2026

New to the area? We are always accepting new patients at our family dental practice. Book a check-up today!

10/13/2026

Some people are surprised to learn that adults can get braces too. Watch this video to find out more or give us a call at (416) 927-7600!

Not every adult needed or had the opportunity to get braces as a teenager. Find out why an adult might choose to get braces.

10/08/2026

Braces are used to reposition teeth to make them straighter. Most braces work with a combination of brackets, wires, and elastics. First, a metal bracket is cemented to each tooth. Then a wire is placed in all the brackets. The wire is held in place by an elastic (also called a ligature) on each bracket. This keeps the wire in place and allows each tooth to move individually - over time the pressure from the wire on the brackets gradually realigns and repositions the teeth to the proper positions.

We may use a few different types of elastics on your braces. In addition to the ligatures, your dentist might use a special elastic called a powerchain to close spaces between teeth. We may also attach a tiny spring to the braces to change the spacing between individual teeth.

Elastics also come in a rainbow of fun colours, so they’re a great way to dress up your braces!

Does your child need braces? Call us today at (416) 927-7600 to book an examination.

10/06/2026

Most patients are curious about what to expect from braces - that’s why we create an individual treatment plan and walk you through the process before the braces are placed. Typically, it takes two to three months to start noticing changes, but some patients see changes in as little as four weeks.
The time that a patient wears braces varies too! Most treatments last from 18 to 24 months but can be longer or shorter.
Book a consultation to find out what you can expect and if braces are right for you.

10/01/2026

Accidents happen. The most important thing to remember when someone has broken a tooth is not to panic.

First, take a look around for the tooth. If it’s an adult tooth, and it’s clean and whole, place it back in the empty socket. If you can’t place it back in the mouth, keep the missing tooth moist by packing it in milk or saliva. If it’s a baby tooth, bring it along to the dental office just in case we need to see it.

Next — call us! Let us know what happened and we’ll get you in as soon as we can. If for some reason you can’t get through to us, then head to the emergency room and call us for a follow-up appointment.

09/29/2026

Somewhere between the ages of 17 and 21, most young adults experience the eruption of their third molars (also known as wisdom teeth).

If wisdom teeth come in properly and there’s room for them in your mouth, they can help you chew. But crowded or partially-erupted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, infections, tooth decay, and cysts, in which case it’s best to have them removed for your own comfort and safety.

If you do wind up keeping your wisdom teeth past your mid to late twenties, we’ll continue to monitor them to make sure they don’t cause problems down the road.

09/24/2026

Having trouble convincing your kids to floss? Why not try a fun dental flosser pick? These easy-to-use flossers are available in many different styles and colours, so you’re sure to find one to impress your little one. Making flossing fun is an easy way to encourage kids to make flossing part of their everyday routine.

09/22/2026

Has it been a while since your last dental visit? We know that life can get in the way. Why not book a dental exam and cleaning to get started again? Don’t worry. We won’t judge. We promise you’ll get a warm welcome, and we look forward to seeing your healthy smile!

09/01/2026

You’re able to remove plaque at home by brushing and flossing, but calculus (hardened plaque, sometimes called tartar) is something that can only be removed by a dental professional. It requires scaling above and below your gumline with special instruments, and you’ll leave with smoother, cleaner teeth and healthier gums.

Do you suspect you have tartar (calculus) build-up? It does happen more easily as we age. Call (416) 927-7600 to schedule a hygiene visit with us, and we’ll take care of you.

08/11/2026

We offer dental implants as a long-term solution for missing teeth. Book a consultation today.