Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog
The first thing people generally think of when they hear the term “fluoride” is toothpaste. That is because many toothpaste brands on the market use fluoride to enhance oral health. With that said, many parents are concerned when it comes to fluoride and their children. Some believe that fluoride is dangerous and should never be…
Read MoreThere is nothing more visually appealing than to have a complete set of sparkling, white teeth. Not only does it reflect good oral health, but it also gives you a great smile and boosts your overall confidence. That’s why teeth whitening has recently become all the rage in the world of cosmetic dentistry. When it…
Read MoreDental health goes beyond brushing your teeth after every meal. You also need to floss and get teeth cleaning services at the dentist’s. Flossing is a vital part of dental health; though brushing takes care of most of the food particles, the bristles don’t reach all the crevices. Rubbing floss between teeth will take care of the…
Read MoreThe nerve tissue of your tooth can get irreversibly damaged due to bacteria, infection, decay, trauma, or tooth fracture. Fortunately, this dental issue can be resolved with a root canal treatment performed by an endodontist or one of our trusted dentists in Edmonton. Root canal therapy is a one-visit treatment. During the procedure, the dentist…
Read MoreIn this day and age, walking around with a chipped or broken tooth can be downright embarrassing. It also holds you back from enjoying the simple pleasures, such as a generous bite of candy bars or group photos encouraging everyone to say “cheese!”. If you’re suffering from a chipped tooth, fret not—bonding teeth is now…
Read MoreAside from going to your dentists regularly, it is essential that you practice proper dental care at home. Oral care at home starts with the tools and products you use, and the most important one is your toothbrush. Besides knowing which toothbrush to buy, you also need to know how frequently you should change it. …
Read MoreDuring the outburst of COVID-19 early in the year, dental clinics across the world closed their doors, accepting appointments only for those patients that required emergency dental solutions. These situations often involved extreme pain, swelling, and other severe issues in one’s teeth and gums. But now, things are slowly going back to normal, and establishments…
Read MoreGoing through a dental emergency can be incredibly stressful. What might have begun as a mild pain may have exacerbated into sheer agony. Even worse, seeking immediate assistance is difficult when this happens at odd hours of the day. Dental emergencies are often unpredictable, which is why it’s essential to take immediate action and see…
Read MoreWhen it comes to taking care of the whole family’s dental health, having a family dentist helps. Having a single person tracking the development and changes in your family members’ oral situation contributes to better oral management. For one, they understand how the teeth of your children change. Seeing a familiar face also makes your…
Read MoreYour baby’s teeth development may be the least priority during the growing years as you may be more focused on their physical body and mental and emotional progress. Moreover, most parents only have basic knowledge of baby teeth, such as that they are temporary and will fall out automatically to make way for their permanent…
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