Posts Tagged ‘edmonton general dentistry’
Question from a Patient About Payment Plans
“I am a 27 year old female who needs a lot of teeth fixed and am wondering if your office offers payment plans?” Our goal is to prevent this from happening and “Heading Toothaches off at the Pass” so to speak. Here is what we do. Your initial consultation is always free.
Read MoreTis the season…To Eat!
And not usually anything healthy. Not only is this time of year hard on our waistlines, but it can be hard on our teeth as well. We have always been told that we should brush right after eating.
Read MoreFlu Season + Holiday Season = Your Season?
It’s The Holiday Season again. This means parties, lunches, dinners and family gatherings. We share a lot of time with a lot of people during this season and unfortunately, we also share a lot of germs with them! No wonder it seems people are always getting sick this time of year!
Read MoreDr. Molly Rodger’s Has a Magic Wand!
I know I have set a lofty goal to get you to love coming to the dentist. And you may agree it would take enough magic as Harry Potter is able to weild. Well, how about we start with something so easy and painless you won’t believe you are at the dentist? Do you suffer…
Read MoreAre You Scared of the Dentist?
Have ever felt like this? I am so afraid of the dentist and because of this, my mouth is a real mess. I would love to be asleep, just to have my teeth cleaned. I have open sores in my mouth and 4 of my teeth just fell out. Is there a product that can…
Read MoreHow Your Dentist Can Save Your (and Your Family’s) Life
In doing some research for this topic I did what most people do these days and I Googled it. And obviously no one actually thinks of dentists as people who save lives. So is it true? Can your dentist actually play a role in increasing longevity?
Read MoreDr. Molly Answers Your Questions about Mercury Fillings
A Patient Asks: I’m curious as to whether or not dentists still use mercury in fillings? Another great question from a patient – thank you so much. To answer your question, yes, there are a number of dentists in North America that still place mercury amalgam fillings.
Read MoreDr.Molly Answers Your Questions About Acid Erosion!
A patient recently asked: What is Acid Erosion? And how do you treat acid erosion in teeth? Excellent questions. Typically there are three main causes of acid erosion. The first is actual consumption of very acidic foods and beverages in large quantities.
Read MoreGet Informed On Fluoride and Your Child
Fluoride and Your Child Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started.
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Early Childhood Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay can happen when your child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar. This sugar helps bacteria grow. Acids that the bacteria make cause the teeth to decay. Many of the liquids that your child drinks contain sugar, including milk, formula and fruit juices. Eating snacks with sugar also places more sugar on…
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