October 2026

Loose adult teeth usually point to gum disease, grinding or an injury. Learn the causes, how serious it is, and how dentists firm teeth back up, from our Barrie team.

Getting conventional full dentures usually takes about 3 to 6 weeks and 4 to 6 appointments once your gums are healthy, but if teeth need to be removed first, the full process can take 2 to 6 months while the gums heal.

Teeth usually hurt when you eat sweets because sugar is reaching dentin, the sensitive layer under the enamel, through a cavity, worn enamel, receding gums or a leaking filling.

A dead tooth usually looks darker than the teeth around it, turning yellow, grey, brown or almost black over weeks or months as the nerve inside breaks down.

A custom-made night guard usually lasts 3 to 10 years, depending on how hard you grind and what it’s made of, while soft store-bought guards often wear out in a few months to a year.