Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog

Edmonton dentist demonstrating dental implants and tooth replacement options.

Tooth Replacement Options Edmonton Patients Trust

Aug 13, 2026

Compare tooth replacement options Edmonton patients can discuss, from dental implants and bridges to dentures, with comfort-first guidance for your smile.

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The Benefits of Tongue Scraping

The Benefits of Tongue Scraping

Aug 13, 2026

  Most people brush their teeth twice a day, floss when they remember, and maybe even rinse with mouthwash. But there is one part of your mouth that almost everyone forgets, and it might be the reason your bad breath still smells even after all that effort. Your tongue is dirty. Not in a dramatic…

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TMJ treatment options compared, including night guards, physical therapy, Botox or medication, bite correction, and surgery for long-term jaw pain.

TMJ Treatment Options Compared

Aug 12, 2026

Once TMJ disorder has been diagnosed, the real question becomes which treatment path actually fits your situation – and the honest answer is that there’s rarely just one right approach. Treatment for jaw pain ranges from simple night guards all the way to surgery, with several steps in between, and most people find relief through…

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Relaxed woman at dental clinic with calming imagery and dental tools.

8 Best Ways to Ease Dental Anxiety Before Visits

Aug 11, 2026

Learn the best ways to ease dental anxiety, from sharing your concerns to choosing a comfort-first dental team and planning a calmer visit with more ease.

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Young girl with braces smiling, dental braces for first-time orthodontic treatment.

Getting Braces for the First Time

Aug 10, 2026

Getting braces for the first time – whether it’s for you or your child – comes with a lot of unknowns: what the first appointment actually involves, how much discomfort to expect, how long treatment will really take, and what happens once the brackets finally come off. This guide walks through the entire journey from…

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Comparison of dental bridges and implants for tooth replacement.

Bridges vs. Implants: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Aug 9, 2026

Replacing a missing tooth almost always comes down to two main paths: a dental bridge or a dental implant. Both restore your bite and your smile, but they get there in very different ways – different procedures, different timelines, different long-term outcomes, and different effects on the teeth and bone around the gap.  Rather than…

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Laptop screen showing 'The Science of a Lasting Smile' infographic on a desk with dental care items and a tooth model

The Science of a Lasting Smile

Aug 7, 2026

Plenty of general advice exists about keeping a healthy smile, but most of it stops at a habits checklist without explaining why those habits actually matter. This guide goes a layer deeper – looking at what genetics, age, and daily choices actually do to your teeth over time, which products and treatments make a measurable…

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Dentist reviewing a dental emergency triage decision guide with a patient at a consultation desk

Dental Emergency Triage: A Quick Decision Framework for What Needs Immediate Care

Aug 6, 2026

When something goes wrong with your teeth, the hardest part is often just figuring out how urgent it actually is. This guide isn’t a list of every possible dental injury – it’s a quick decision framework to help you work out, in the moment, whether what you’re dealing with needs same-day care or can reasonably…

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Is Charcoal Toothpaste Good For Your Teeth, Or Just Your Instagram

Is Charcoal Toothpaste Good For Your Teeth, Or Just Your Instagram

Aug 6, 2026

Scroll through any wellness feed and you will eventually land on someone brushing their teeth with a jet-black paste. It looks dramatic, it photographs beautifully, and the claims sound convincing: whiter teeth, fresher breath, detoxified gums.  But is charcoal toothpaste actually good for your teeth, or is it more of a social media moment than…

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Tooth extraction recovery day-by-day guide displayed next to an extraction recovery kit, ice pack, and soft foods

Tooth Extraction Recovery: A Day-by-Day Guide to Healing Safely

Aug 5, 2026

Knowing what to expect after a tooth extraction makes the whole recovery feel a lot more manageable, especially in the first few days when swelling and soreness are at their peak. This guide walks through what healing actually looks like day by day, how to protect the blood clot that forms in the socket, and…

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