Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog
Most children dread the thought of visiting a dentist. As a parent, it can also be stressful to witness your child dealing with that anxious experience. However, dental trips should not be anxiety-ridden; there are tricks on how to make dental trips fun for kids in Edmonton. How to Make Dental Trips Fun for Kids…
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Taking your child to the dentist is just as important as regularly taking them to the doctor. If you take your child for an annual physical health check-up, you must also do the same for their oral health. A semi-annual dental visit and dental cleaning are recommended. But why are pediatric dentists important? Why Pediatric…
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When you open your mouth to yawn, talk, or chew food, do you hear a clicking and crunching sound on your jaws? You’re not alone. A study conducted on Canadians revealed that 9% of the population had difficulty opening their jaws and 4% experienced joint clicking. Joint clicking is more common among individuals who also…
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While you might not realize it, your mouth and tongue position can affect your breathing patterns, especially at night. Your sleeping posture is also integral to having good quality sleep at night. If your body is not aligned, it could affect how you sleep and breathe at night. This New York Times article provides an…
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Do you wake up with sore facial muscles? There is a high chance that you are unconsciously clenching your jaws during sleep. While not uncommon, jaw clenching can have serious consequences for your oral health. It can cause damage to your teeth or lead to long-term problems, such as TMJ disorder. Discover the causes and…
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You brush your teeth and floss daily. You follow all the recommended steps to maintain healthy teeth. Is there still a need for professional dental cleaning? It’s a legitimate question because you’ll often hear dental professionals suggesting a dental cleaning done by professionals on top of your oral hygiene practices. The reality is professional dental…
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Patients diagnosed with TMJ exhibit symptoms that range from mild to severe. If you are diagnosed with this condition, you might be curious about the best TMJ treatment options to offer relief from these symptoms. The National Institute of Health Brochure on TMJ suggests using the most conservative treatment approach whenever necessary. Therefore, it pays…
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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that could be fatal, if not treated properly and promptly. It’s essential to seek the help of an expert, such as a sleep doctor, to assess the symptoms and evaluate them for proper diagnosis. Whether the snoring problem is an isolated case or linked to sleep apnea, you…
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Remember those scary nights as a child when you had a toothache and thought it might get worse? Well, it happens to everyone, and it’s a very annoying and uncomfortable feeling that we have to go through from time to time for different reasons, such as an untreated cavity, a crack in the tooth, a…
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Who doesn’t want to have a beautiful smile, when the smile is the crown of the face? Healthy teeth are very essential, not only for our appearance but also because infections in the teeth can develop and cause even greater problems in other parts of the body. On top of that, having unhealthy teeth leaves…
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