by Stephen | May 25, 2026 | Blog, Dental Clinic
Did you know that you may qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)? To qualify for the CDCP-covered services, you must meet all the following criteria: Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes. Have filed your income tax return for the previous year. Have an...
by Stephen | May 25, 2026 | Dental Clinic
Fillings for teeth can be done in several different materials including white composite resin (composite), silver amalgam, gold, and porcelain. Your dentist can help you decide which is the best option for your tooth. Here is a quick guide to the two most commonly...
by Stephen | May 22, 2026 | Blog, Dental Clinic, GHCS News
Renew your CDCP by June 1, 2026 Are You Currently Enrolled? Renewing your Canadian Dental Care Plan is your ticket to continuous, affordable oral health care. By filing your taxes on time and completing the simple renewal steps before June 1, 2026, you ensure your...
by Stephen | Oct 22, 2025 | Blog, Dental Clinic
In a typical dental practice, a registered dental hygienist (RDH) may do a bit of scaling, polish the teeth, apply fluoride, and take x-ray films when needed. The dentist examines the teeth and mouth. Because our clinic has only one dental chair, the dentist and...
by Lindsay Williams | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog, Dental Clinic
Q: What are dental x-rays and why are they used? X-ray images allow the dentist to find tooth decay when it is in an early stage. When left without treatment tooth decay progresses and can lead to larger problems. From x-ray images we can also see the amount of bone...
by Lindsay Williams | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog, Dental Clinic
When your child eats or drinks sugars, the germs (bacteria) in your child’s mouth mix with the sugars to make a mild acid. This acid attacks the hard outer layer of teeth (also called enamel). It can make holes (or cavities) in the teeth. The damage that sugars...
