What is one of the first things you notice when first meeting someone? If you’re like most people, chances are the first thing you notice is their teeth. Are they dirty and stained? Or are they clean and white? When you notice a set of pearl [...]
In the western world, dental care is a big business. As a matter of fact, in Canada, the dental industry is estimated to be valued at an astonishing $17 billion, as of 2021. This trend is occurring in other countries around the globe as well. The [...]
Are you looking for dental implants in NW Calgary? Curious to learn more about what your options are, and which ones are best for you? Taking care of your oral health is an essential part of taking care of your overall health. The two are inextricably [...]
According to the Journal of Dental Hygiene, roughly 20% of adults suffer from dental anxiety. Generally speaking, this fear is more distressing than it is debilitating for most people. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t severe cases out there. In fact, it may actually be [...]
Being a parent is no easy task; it’s a title that is fraught with challenges and difficulties. And one of the most toilsome undertakings is trying to get your children to develop good habits -- namely, good dental hygiene habits. But regardless of how good their [...]
Tooth decay occurs when bacteria present in plaque metabolizes the sugars from food and drinks into acid. The acid breaks down tooth enamel leading to a hole or cavity formation which can lead to pain, infection spreading throughout your mouth and even loss of teeth if [...]
If you grind your teeth during sleep, it is important to take care of them by protecting yourself with a dental night guard. This will not be the same thing as using mouth guards for sports like football or basketball because these are custom-fitted and can [...]
One missing tooth may not seem like a big deal, but it can lead to more problems down the road. Teeth work together and, when one is lost due to injury, decay, or gum disease, they shift around to compensate for the missing tooth. Over time, [...]
Good oral habits begin right from infancy, even for babies who do not have their first tooth yet. It starts with establishing a routine of gently wiping the gums and then instilling daily brushing habits once that first tooth erupts. Good dental care prevents cavities, tooth [...]
Caring for your baby’s teeth is important but how are you supposed to look after teeth that aren’t even fully developed yet? Though you may not see any little teeth poking through, underneath your child’s gums are their first set of baby teeth waiting to erupt. [...]
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