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A woman in a striped shirt carefully savors each spoonful of vegetable soup during her post-wisdom tooth extraction recovery

Dental & Oral Concerns • January 16, 2024

What to Eat After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that helps relieve discomfort in your mouth. The good news is that the recovery time doesn’t typically take very long. With the right foods, you can speed up your recovery and reduce discomfort. Go-To Food Selections for After Your Wisdom Tooth Removal After wisdom tooth removal surgery,…

A woman in a knitted sweater smiling beautifully.

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental & Oral Concerns • January 16, 2024

Aesthetic Options for Changing Your Smile

Cosmetic dentistry has become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a range of treatments that can dramatically improve the look of your smile. Whether you're looking to brighten your teeth, straighten misaligned teeth, or enhance the overall appearance of your smile, cosmetic dentistry has so much to offer. Our team in Calgary are excited to…

a baby smiles showing off their first tooth in the bottom center of their mouth

Children's Dentistry • October 23, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby’s Teeth

As a new parent, one of the big milestones you might look out for is your baby's first tooth. It serves as a reminder that your little one is growing up quickly—and it can also be a reminder to start thinking about your child’s oral health. When Do Baby Teeth First Appear? Many babies start…

Close-up image of a male dentist examining a dental X-ray film.

Dental & Oral Concerns • October 23, 2023

FAQs About Dental X-rays

Dental X-rays are an important tool for maintaining good oral health because they help your dentist identify and diagnose issues early on. Understanding the types of X-rays and how they are used, as well as how often they should be taken, can help you feel more at ease about this common part of dental care.…

Close-up of woman getting her teeth examined by a dentist with a small mirror

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental & Oral Concerns • September 25, 2023

Healing from a Root Canal

Root canals are an important dental procedure that may be necessary when the pulp inside the tooth becomes infected or inflamed. Healing from a root canal procedure may take some time, but there are some steps you can take to promote your recovery, like eating soft foods, staying hydrated, and getting lots of rest. How…

Blonde woman at dentist due to wisdom teeth pain

Dental & Oral Concerns • September 18, 2023

How Long Does a Wisdom Tooth Extraction Take?

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, can cause discomfort, pain, and tooth decay in some cases. That's why dentists may recommend extracting them. How long a wisdom tooth extraction takes depends on several factors, including the complexity of your extraction, how the teeth are situated in your mouth, your anatomy, and more. Your dentist can give…

A close-up of a woman flossing her beautiful teeth.

Dental & Oral Concerns • September 11, 2023

Should You Floss Before or After Brushing?

Brushing and flossing are equally essential in maintaining good oral hygiene. When you brush your teeth, you remove bacteria and food particles from your teeth and gums. However, brushing cannot remove all the food particles, and that's where flossing comes in. Flossing can remove the excess food particles stuck between your teeth and gums and…

A smiling man in a sweater pointing to his teeth with both hands.

Dental & Oral Concerns • June 8, 2023

Are Teeth Bones?

Teeth and bones are similar in many ways, but teeth are not bones. Bones are made of living tissue that supports the body's structure and protects internal organs. Teeth are hard, calcified structures that serve the primary function of biting and chewing food. Bones are also able to repair and regenerate themselves, while teeth cannot.…

A female dentist is showing a model of a dental implant to her female patient.

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants • May 23, 2023

What Are Implants?

Dental implants are a modern form of tooth replacement that have become increasingly popular in recent years. They can provide an effective, long-lasting solution for replacing lost or damaged teeth and restoring the functionality of your smile. How Do Dental Implants Work? Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, most dental implants are surgically implanted directly into…

A young woman worriedly checking her yellow teeth in front of a mirror.

Dental & Oral Concerns • May 23, 2023

Are Yellow Teeth Healthy?

It’s understandable to want a pearly white smile, but how do you know if the colour of your teeth is actually an indicator of poor oral health? All teeth have some degree of yellowish colouration because the inner layer of your teeth, called dentin, has a yellow hue. The dentin inside your tooth shows through…