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Are you or is someone you know in need of dental care, but don’t have the financial resources?  June 2, 2018, Dr. Ami Barakat and our dental care team will participate in Dentistry From The Heart’s Free Dentistry Day. Dr. Barakat teams with this fantastic organization one day every year to give back to our community who supports us all year round. We believe that all people have a right to a healthy, […]

What is an open bite? An open bite is an orthodontic concern where the top and bottom teeth do not properly make contact. In most cases, the back molars will touch but the front teeth will not close. An open bite is best treated during early development in children. Open bites may make speaking and chew difficult for your child. What causes an open bite? Open bites may be the […]

Do not hide your smile due to the embarrassment of a gummy smile. Many patients with an elongated gum line feel unhappy with the appearance of their smile. Overexposure of the gumline can make teeth appear short and unbalanced with the rest of their smile. Gummy smiles may even interfere with a patients ability to receive the dental care they need.  If you have a gummy smile there are non-invasive treatment options […]

OrthoPulse treatment in combination with traditional orthodontics can reduce treatment up to 60%. Patients often ask us how quickly they can complete their orthodontic treatment. Patients main concern tends to be how long they have to wear their braces. Some patients are so concerned with the length of treatment that they do not choose to move forward with orthodontic treatment. While treatment times vary and depend on the extent of […]

Villanova Dental Studio’s Next Dentistry from the Heart Event is on June 2, 2018. Learn About The Dentistry From the Heart Organization Villanova Dental is proud to participate in the community give back program in partnership with the non-profit Dentistry From The Heart.  Dentistry from the Heart’s mission is to provide dental health care to community members through partnering with local dentists. Dr. Ami Barakat and our dental care team volunteer one day […]

If there is one thing we love at Villanova Dental Studio it is a healthy smile with straight teeth and a well-balanced bite! Our orthodontic team provides comprehensive orthodontic treatment plans for patients of all ages. We tailor our services to our patient’s unique needs and oral development. This month we share two personal stories shared with us by our patients who chose our Ottawa, ON dentist office for their […]

Straightening your crooked teeth can make you feel younger, healthier and more relaxed in your daily interactions. Straightening your crooked teeth can benefit the way your smile looks, how you feel about your smile, and can improve your overall oral health. Many cosmetic dental concerns can affect the integrity of your teeth and gums. Crooked teeth may increase your risk of developing tooth decay or lead to complex and painful […]

Cosmetic dentistry may leave patients feeling younger, healthier and more relaxed in their daily interactions. Cosmetic dentistry addresses the aesthetic features of your smile. From teeth whitening and cosmetic fillings to dental veneers and Botox, our Ottawa area dentist office can help you enhance and rejuvenate the look of your teeth and gums. Led by dentist Dr. Ami Barakat our team of dental associates provides comprehensive cosmetic dentistry rooted in […]

Tooth discolouration is a common cosmetic dental concern that can drastically impact the appearance of your smile. Yellowed or discoloured teeth can make you feel self-conscious causing you to hide your smile on closed lips. At Villanova Dental Studio – we want to see you smile! We offer a range of cosmetic teeth whitening treatments that can improve the color of your teeth. Patients unhappy with the colour of their teeth […]

Crooked teeth cause functional bite problems, and make it difficult to thoroughly clean your teeth, often resulting in an increased in oral disease. Straightening crooked teeth can help promote overall oral health and boost a person’s confidence. Straighter, beautiful and healthy smiles are viewed as more attractive and encourage patient’s to smile more often. For many patients, the thought of wearing braces for upwards of 18 months seems daunting. Adult […]