Procedures and Treatments
What is Considered a Dental Emergency?
Is your mouth bleeding? Are you suffering severe tooth pain? Do you have swelling on your gums? Do you have a loose tooth? If your answered yes to any of these questions, it may be a dental emergency. Of course, it is better that you get yourself checked by a dentist to be sure. In…
Read MoreAre You the Right Candidate for Dental Implants?
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…
Read MoreBotox and Dentistry
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,…
Read More5 Benefits of Smile Design Services
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…
Read MoreOptions to Restore Your Tooth
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…
Read MoreWhat is Orthodontics and How Can They Help Me?
Every person has a different kind of facial structure. The cause for this differentiation is the shape of one’s jaws and teeth. The growth of jaws and teeth is the most affected aspect during a child’s growing years. A child’s daily habits and the kind of care it receives decide the shape of the jaw…
Read MoreHere’s What You Should Know Before Getting a Dental Crown
Sometimes the natural crown of the tooth can get eroded or fractured due to wear and tear or an accident. A fractured tooth can make the bite abnormal and can expose the nerve endings of the tooth. To prevent this tooth from suffering further damage or decay, a crown is placed over the top of the…
Read MoreEdmonton Smiles Root Canal Treatment FAQ
Edmonton Smiles Root Canal Treatment is also called endodontic therapy, involves the removal of the tooth pulp which is also referred to as the nerve, inside the tooth. The procedure becomes necessary when the pulp becomes infected or inflamed. If left untreated, an inflamed pulp can cause you a lot of pain. An experienced dentist can…
Read MoreGetting Braces? This is all you need to know.
As you lose your baby, your new permanent adult teeth grow in. Sometimes when these teeth grow in very quickly they can be come crowded or grow in crooked. When this happens the number one resource we look to is braces. But how do you know if you need braces? Braces are the most common…
Read MoreTreatment for Clenching and Grinding your Teeth
The habit of clenching, grinding or gnashing your teeth against each other is known as Bruxism. This happens either when you’re awake (awake bruxism) or unconsciously during sleep (sleep bruxism). People often grind or clench their teeth because of stress or anxiety. Younger children tend to clench and grind their teeth but many grow out of this as…
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