William R. Gutierrez
Dentist
4107 Steeles Ave.W. North York On, M3N-1V7About
William R. Gutierrez, DDS, works at Smiles on Steeles in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His services include general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics. He practiced in South America before coming to Canada. He has a fresh breath clinic where he conducts smear samples to determine the cause of the bad breath pathogen.
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Education and Training
Quito Universidad Central del Ecuador
Dalhousie University DDS 2004
Board Certification
Invisalign
Mini Implants
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Should I see a dentist for TMJ?
It is important to have a normal functional TMJ to avoid future consequences such as migraines, headaches or arthritis, etc.. A consult with your dentist can be very beneficial. Your dentist can offer a solution or refer you to a specialist if it is needed. READ MORE
Steps I should take to recover after wisdom teeth removal?
The best way to recover is to FOLLOW instructions as per your treating doctor. 1- No smoking 2- liquid diet only 3- Salt water rinses 4- No Spitting 5- Take your antibiotics as prescribed. 6- Apply cold compress as needed . etc. But most important, CALL your doctor immidiatly if you are having problems. READ MORE
How do I know if I have an infection after tooth extraction?
While infections after tooth extractions are not very common given the proper care, tenderness can still be expected depending on the extraction it self, was it simple or complicated. Something to look out for would be excruciating pain, foul odor with or without exudation. READ MORE
What is a dental bridge?
Good morning. To answer your question, a dental bridge is one of the options to replace missing teeth. It involves placing false crown called pontics supported by crowns placed on natural teeth called abutments. Although this is an option, one must be aware of a short span bridge usually one to two missing teeth vs. a long span bridge 3 or more missing teeth. Something else to take into consideration is the ease for oral hygiene. Talk to your dentist for more information. Good luck. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- CDA
- ODA
- RCDSO
Treatments
- All within my scope of ability.
Internships
- Dalhousie University
What do you attribute your success to?
- Networking, Dedication to Educating Patients and Teaching Them
Favorite Place to Vacation
- The World is mine to discover
Hobbies / Sports
- All Sports
Favorite professional publications
- Oral Health Journal
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