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Family dentistry services
Family dentistry services There are many ways to ensure your family is maintaining excellent oral health. Like all habits, excellent oral hygiene begins at a young age. Here are a few tips that you and your children can follow to ensure optimum oral health throughout...
“You help us make our teeth shine…”
"You help us make our teeth shine..." I like coming to see Dr. Macdonald because... "You help us make our teeth shine and at the end of our check-up, we get to have a prize. And when you are waiting for your turn, you get to play with the video game which is fun as...
Eating candy with braces
Eating candy with braces If you have braces and a sugar craving comes along, you might be tempted to sink your teeth into an oozy, gooey candy bar. But can you eat candy with braces? If you've had to ask yourself this very question, the answer probably isn't too...
He is so understanding of my nervousness
He is so understanding of my nervousness. I have come here for many years and at age 85 have a mouth full of teeth. Also, staff is very nice and good. Phylis Comfort
You are invited to join the Flossing Challenge
You are invited to join the Flossing Challenge Keeping your teeth and gums healthy can make you younger. Following good oral care practices, flossing, in particular, can make you 6 years younger in “Real Age” than chronological Age. Join the Flossing Challenge by...
Air abrasion
Air abrasion Air abrasion is a gentle spray of an air and powder mixture that removes tooth decay. It is a fast, pain-free alternative to a typical dental drill to repair small cavities. It is recommended for very small cavities as it removes less of your natural...
He is a great dentist!
He is a great dentist! "He is a great dentist. I have been going to Dr. Macdonald for 25 years. He genuinely cares about you and how you are doing and always says goodbye, take care, once he is done. He is honest with you when it comes down to whether something needs...
Starting to wear braces at 57…
Starting to wear braces at 57... Dr. Macdonald is an excellent dentist. He is caring, considerate and goes above and beyond. The staff is courteous. Jodi, the hygienist, is the best at her work. Starting to wear braces at 57 has been an easy transition thanks to the...
Thumb sucking, the good, the bad and the normal
Thumb sucking, the good, the bad and the normal As parents, we have a myriad of concerns when it comes to our kids. We want our children to grow up healthy without developing any habits that would jeopardize their proper development. Thumb sucking is one of the things...
Sleep apnea and snoring airways analysis
Sleep apnea and snoring airways analysis There are many causes for sleep apnea and snoring and ways to treat it. Working together with you and your physician, our dental team can help you reduce sleep apnea, improve sleep and prevent snoring. What to Expect Our clinic...
Learn about air abrasion
Learn about air abrasion Air abrasion is a gentle spray of an air and powder mixture that removes tooth decay. It is a fast, pain-free alternative to a typical dental drill to repair small cavities. It is recommended for very small cavities as it removes less of your...
Cosmetic whitening to improve your teeth
Cosmetic whitening to improve your teeth If yellowed or stained teeth are keeping you from looking and feeling your best, cosmetic whitening may be the answer you are looking for. Our clinics offer different types of whitening, including a custom bleaching kit, the...
Types of oral surgery
Types of oral surgery Our clinic offers a variety of oral surgeries, including bone grafting. Oral surgery can be required for many reasons including accidents, dental implants, advanced tooth decay, nerve death in the tooth, abscess of tooth or gum tissue, impaction...
Wisdom teeth and general extractions
Wisdom teeth and general extractions Wisdom teeth, which are commonly known to cause dental problems, are the last permanent teeth to erupt in a patients late teens or early twenties. Not everyone needs to have these teeth removed, but removal can take care of...
Partial dentures
Partial dentures A partial denture is one or more replacement teeth supported by a metal frame. It is removable, and usually held in place in the mouth by metal clasps. What to Expect Before making the partial denture, any existing dental work that needs to be done to...
I feel confident in his judgment
I feel confident in his judgment I like coming to see Dr. Macdonald because of his expertise and professionalism in the field. I feel confident in his judgment and I know it will be done right. Kelsie Johnson