This is a tough topic to tackle in a short blog, but here goes. Calgary stopped adding fluoride to the water supply in May 2011.  However, this is still a very controversial decision. One recent study found that fluoride cessation in Calgary has had a negative impact on children’s dental health.  Compared to Edmonton (which still …

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Dentinal hypersensitivity (or what is most commonly known as tooth sensitivity) effects many people on a daily basis. Having pain every time you eat, drink, breathe in cold air, or brush your teeth, can be debilitating and change quality of life for some individuals. Sensitivity can be the result of enamel wear, erosion, and/or receding …

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In a conversation regarding the replacement of single or multiple missing teeth, I hear this question quite often. Dental implants can be a very effective way of replacing teeth for both functional and aesthetic purposes. At this time, dental implants are the closest thing we have to provide to our patients with when replacing a …

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How to Select a Toothbrush and How to Brush Your Teeth Properly Yes, you heard right! Not all toothbrushes are created equally. Picking the appropriate toothbrush for your personal oral health needs can become confusing. Although the type or brand of toothbrush that you choose is not nearly as important as HOW you brush your …

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Baby bottle caries (cavities) can happen to your baby’s or toddlers’ teeth. You may be thinking, “It’s just their baby teeth, they are going to lose them anyway,” but your baby’s first set of teeth are very important. Primary teeth help set the path for permanent teeth to come through. If you take out a …

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At our office, we use digital x-rays (radiographs) to help evaluate your oral health. There are 3 more common types of x-rays (radiographs) that we use to help us identify various issues:   Bitewing x-rays (BW’s). On the x-ray, the bottom and top teeth re present.  The x-ray shows us a close-up view of the teeth, …

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With cannabis being legalized in Canada, it is important to discuss the use of cannabis on your oral health. Cannabis use is generally associated with oral health effects. Some conditions that are related to cannabis use include: A) Xerostomia. This is a dry mouth condition. A decrease in saliva production leads to an increase in caries, …

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Why Gum Disease Prevention is the Key: Just about every part of your body is susceptible to infection, even your mouth. The difficult part is that there are many factors influencing the conditions of your mouth. Things like age, race, genetics, smoking, and oral hygiene are just a few. While there are many factors that you are unable …

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