Are you still trying to get used to wearing a mouth guard? Professionally customized mouth guards are usually a sleek, natural design. After a few consistent wearing’s, it starts to feel like you’re not wearing one at all. Even talking becomes easier with it in. Until you reach that level of comfort though, it [...]
Many dentists agree that if brushing your teeth and flossing are the top priorities for good oral health, then mouthwashwould be the third. Fact is, there is no “all-in-one” solution for proper dental hygiene; multiple approaches are needed. Mouthwash was originally a tool for fresh breath in a hurry. Over the years dentists, doctors, and [...]
Your body is a complicated machine; the foods you eat affect everything from your tissue and organs to your bones and even your teeth and gums. Of course, choosing too many sugar-filled snacks and sodas puts you at risk for tooth decay, but our diet impacts our oral health in ways you've probably never [...]
Routine dental checkups are great for making your smile brighter, but more importantly, your regular checkups have a compelling impact on your oral and general health. Most dentists agree with the recommendation from the Canadian Dental Association, that visiting your dentist twice a year will greatly reduce the number of oral problems you can [...]
Author Sloane Crossley said, “Uniqueness is wasted on youth. Like fine wine or a solid flossing habit, you’ll be grateful for it when you’re older”. There are many reasons why you’ll be grateful for flossing, in the present and future; this article hopes to turn you into a daily flosser by exploring the reasons [...]
Five Options Available for Replacing Missing Teeth A person may be missing teeth for a variety of reasons, ranging from injury to tooth decay. Replacement options exist, with these five being the most commonly recommended by dentists. Natural-Looking Teeth Implants Whether replacing one tooth or several, implants are stable, long-lasting and natural-looking. They typically consist [...]
Oral Sedation vs. Nitrous Oxide: What’s the Difference? Roy & Kali Family Dental Centre in Grande Prairie offers a range of dental sedation options to keep you comfortable while receiving a procedure, even if you have fear or anxiety about having dental work done. Two of the most commonly prescribed sedation methods are [...]
