Posts by Edmonton Smiles
A Mom’s Concern About Her Child Losing a Baby Tooth too Early
A Patient Asks Edmonton Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Molly Rodgers: My son is almost 2 1/2 years old and due to a previous injury to his front tooth, the nerve started growing out the back of the tooth. So, a few weeks ago, he had to have it pulled. It wasn’t bothering him at all; actually…
Read MoreDr. Molly Answers Your Questions about Mercury Fillings
A Patient Asks: I’m curious as to whether or not dentists still use mercury in fillings? Another great question from a patient – thank you so much. To answer your question, yes, there are a number of dentists in North America that still place mercury amalgam fillings.
Read MoreA Few Weeks into Summer Vacation – Are you Kids Already Giving you a Headache?
A few weeks into Summer Vacation – Are you kids already giving you a Headache? Can you believe we are a few weeks into summer vacation already? And yes, my kids are telling me they are bored. Can we go shopping, can we go to the Water Park, can we go to Galaxy Land, can we…
Read MoreDr.Molly Answers Your Questions About Acid Erosion!
A patient recently asked: What is Acid Erosion? And how do you treat acid erosion in teeth? Excellent questions. Typically there are three main causes of acid erosion. The first is actual consumption of very acidic foods and beverages in large quantities.
Read MoreGet Informed On Fluoride and Your Child
Fluoride and Your Child Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started.
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Early Childhood Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay can happen when your child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar. This sugar helps bacteria grow. Acids that the bacteria make cause the teeth to decay. Many of the liquids that your child drinks contain sugar, including milk, formula and fruit juices. Eating snacks with sugar also places more sugar on…
Read MoreWhen Should You Start Brushing Your Child’s Teeth? {Guest Blog post for Urban Infant Edmonton}
This Guest Post by Dr. Molly Rodgers originally appeared on Urban Infant. You actually should start “brushing” your baby’s gums very early on, in their first few months.
Read MoreComing to the Dentist to Relax?
No, I am not off my rocker – we actually have patients who are happy to come in to see us because they get to relax. Yes, it is partially because we are all so darn busy that we never get to sit still for more than 5 minutes.
Read MoreSnoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring and Sleep Apnea is something we are very PASSIONATE about at Edmonton Smiles! We would love to help you understand more about the Sleep Apnea process at our Edmonton dental practice.
Read MoreSuccess is Goals and Everything Else is Commentary {Guest Blog post for Entrepreneur Mom Now}
This Guest Post by Dr. Molly Rodgers originally appeared on Entrepreneur Mom Now. Success is goals and everything else is commentary I heard this quote from Brian Tracy. And I’ve heard it worded many different ways but it really is the foundation of any business – any life actually.
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