Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog

Periodontal Disease

What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease?

April 11, 2019

You must have heard your dentist say that if you don’t follow a proper oral hygiene routine or if you binge eat on sugary and acidic foods, you will develop dental cavities and periodontal disease. Do you know what the term “periodontal disease” mean? In the simplest form, periodontal disease is nothing but gum disease. But what actually happens…

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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Everything You Must Know About Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

April 5, 2019

Your precious bundle of joy will soon be teething! The moment your baby has teeth is the moment they are susceptible to decay. It is recommended by the Canadian Dental Association that children have their teeth examined by the age of 1. One of the concerns dentists look for in young children is Baby Bottle Tooth…

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Dental Implants

Are You the Right Candidate for Dental Implants?

March 11, 2019

Ever wondered how you can replace missing teeth to get that beautiful smile back again? Missing teeth can change the shape of your face, alter your speech, create chewing problems, affect the health of your gums, and create issues for other existing teeth. Many options are available to get both your self confidence and teeth…

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Botox and Dentistry

Botox and Dentistry

March 5, 2019

Did you know that Botox is not just for wrinkles and making you look 20 years younger? Botox treatments are also widely used to solve many dental related issues. Expertly injected botulinum toxin by your dentist can improve the following conditions: 1) Easy Treatment for Bruxism Unintentional teeth clenching and grinding, also known as bruxism,…

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Sleep-Apnea

5 Signs That You Have Sleep Apnea

March 1, 2019
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Healthier and Glowing Smile

Secrets to a Healthy Glowing Smile

February 8, 2019

William Arthur Ward once said, “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” Your smile is the first thing people notice!. A beautiful glowing smile shows how confident and approachable you are. When you smile, everyone notices your teeth. Here are some tips to help you get that brighter smile! 1) Create a Brushing…

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Whitening Your Teeth

Foods and Beverages to Avoid If You Are Whitening Your Teeth

February 1, 2019

If you are getting ready for tooth whitening treatment, then you probably are looking forward to dazzling results. But are you aware that what you eat in the hours after the treatment can have an adverse effect on the results? In the first forty-eight hours after the treatment, your teeth will be fairly porous. Teeth…

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Tooth Cavity

5 Signs You May Have A Cavity

February 1, 2019
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Smile Design Services

5 Benefits of Smile Design Services

January 8, 2019

Benefits of Smile Design Services Is it awkward for you to smile openly? Do you wish you could have a more aesthetic smile? In this age of Social media – everyone is looking for photo worthy smile. And every day professional and social situations require the self confidence to talk openly with colleagues, friends and…

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Tooth Restorations

Options to Restore Your Tooth

January 5, 2019

Picture this…A teenager is riding his bicycle downhill at a breakneck speed! Trying to slow down, he hits loose gravel and loses control. As he falls, he hits his face on the handlebar and breaks his front tooth in half. It only hurts when he breathes in… and looks in the mirror. Losing teeth before…

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