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Types of Dental Implants: What to Know
A beautiful and confident smile can leave a lasting impression.
How to Avoid a Root Canal: 5 Tips from a Dentist
A root canal treatment is often necessary to save a tooth from severe decay or infection. However, taking proper care of your oral health can significantly reduce the chances of needing this procedure.
How to Avoid the Need for Emergency Dental Care
At Springbank Dental Centre, we have received numerous inquiries about the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) over the past few weeks. In response, we want to provide an update on what we know so far and share information about our participation in this program.
How to Avoid the Need for Emergency Dental Care
Reduce risk of dental emergencies and protect your family with these tips.
7 Factors to Consider Before Getting Professional Teeth Whitening
Go over these factors with your dentist to decide whether or not teeth whitening is for you.
A Closer Look at The Advantages of Invisalign
Invisalign aligners can do a lot more than enhance the appearance of your smile.
Oral Health Over the Holidays: Tips From Springbank Dental Centre
The holiday season is a time of cheer, excitement, and indulgence. We look forward to the treats, sweets, and drinks that this time of year brings. However, as we indulge in all the festive food and drinks, we often forget about our oral health.
Am I Too Old for Braces?
Many adults may wonder whether it's too late for them to seek orthodontic help and achieve a straighter and healthier smile with braces; however, it's never too late!
Are Veneers Permanent?
Dental veneers have become increasingly popular as an effective way to enhance the look of a smile. So, in this blog post, we'll address some frequently asked questions about them...
What Is Biofilm?
Biofilm is present throughout our bodies in various forms and locations. At Springbank Dental Centre, we recognize the significance of maintaining good oral hygiene to prevent biofilm buildup on teeth.
What Causes Chronic Bad Breath?
In this blog post, we will explore the causes of chronic bad breath and how we can help combat it.
How Can I Help My Elderly Parent With Dental Hygiene?
Elderly individuals often struggle with maintaining proper dental care due to physical and cognitive factors. Here are some tips for supporting your elderly parent in maintaining oral hygiene.
How Do Dental Lasers Work?
Dental lasers offer numerous advantages over traditional methods, including faster healing times, reduced bleeding and swelling, as well as precision and predictability in treatments...
Teeth development problems in children
Discover the common tooth development problems in children and explore their causes, symptoms, and available treatment options.
How Do I Brush My Toddlerâs Teeth?
In this article we will discuss when and how to best take your toddler for their initial appointment as well as ways to know whether their teeth are healthy.
What does oral cancer look like? Can my dentist diagnose it?
At Springbank Dental Centre, we use a specialized technology called Velscope to screen for cancer. This is a non-invasive and painless procedure that helps us detect any signs of oral cancer in its early stages.
What is the Latest Technology in Dental Hygiene?
When it comes to dental hygiene, weâve come a long way since the days of painful and archaic treatments. Modern dentistry has quickly evolved into an industry where comfort, quality, and efficiency are seamlessly combined to provide patients with the best possible care.
Will I need dentures when I'm older?
Will I need dentures when I'm older? The idea that dentures are only for the elderly is outdated. In fact, anyone may require a set of dentures regardless of their age because they can help with eating and speaking more comfortably. Premature tooth loss can occur due to accidents, injuries, medical conditions, or poor oral.
Tips for a healthy Halloween
Donât let your childrenâs dental health get tricked this Halloween! Here are a few tips to stay healthy and still have fun.
How does a dentist remove tartar?
Hereâs what you can expect during a tartar removal procedure, along with tips to prevent buildup on your teeth.
Gum Recession and Periodontal Disease
Gum Recession and Periodontal Disease By Joey & Luke Many people ask me what exactly is gum recession and what causes it. Gum recession is when the gums pull downwards from where they would naturally be connected to the tooth structure. Gum tissue 'should' connect to the tooth surface at the interface of the root.
Do I need to floss my child's teeth?
Do I need to floss my child's teeth? By Joey & Luke Flossing is important for both children and adults as it removes bacteria and food below the gum line that can cause gingivitis, periodontitis and dental decay. Once a child's first tooth erupts it is imperative to keep it/them as clean as possible through.
How do I tell if my mouth is healthy?
Here are five things to check to know if your mouth is healthy. Donât forget to see your dentist too for a comprehensive oral examination.
Sensitive Teeth?
Teeth can be sensitive due to a variety of reasons but most of the time it is usually due to an irritation to the nerve of the tooth. A tooth or teeth that are sensitive can alert you to a problem that is going on and it is important to have it checked at your dentist.
Healthy Food for Healthy Teeth
Healthy food choices are important to sustain excellent general health as well as your oral health. The vitamins and minerals that come from healthy foods can help you fight cavities and prevent gum disease.
New Year's Resolutions For Your Smile
New Year's Resolutions For Your Smile By Joey and Luke No matter how you fared with your resolutions for 2020, thatâs okay. It has been a tough time. To have remained healthy and safe is more than enough reason to congratulate yourself. But for your next year's goals, donât forget good oral health. Consider including
Why Wear A Sports Guard?
Why Wear A Sports Guard? By Joey and Luke Wearing a sports guard while playing sports is important to prevent dental and jaw related injuries. When a sports guard is worn (and fits properly), it helps provide protection for the hard (teeth and jaw) and soft (lips, cheeks, gums) tissues of the mouth by absorbing.
Is Sparkling Water Bad For Your Teeth?
Is Sparkling Water Bad for Your Teeth? Do you regularly drink sparkling water? You probably already know that carbonated beverages contribute to enamel erosion. But then, every mouth is different. Some may be more acidic, which leads to the enamel eroding faster. Sparkling water is made by adding pressurized carbon dioxide into h2O. This results.
What Is A Dental Abscess? - Southwest Calgary Dental Centre
A dental abscess forms around gum tissue or bone. Do not leave an oral infection such as an abscess untreated, they can lead to more serious problems.
Changes In Dentistry Over The Last 30 Years
Dentistry has changed immensely over the last 30 years. Even the manner in which we provide dental treatment is different.
Pregnancy and Oral Health
During pregnancy it is important to have excellent oral health! One aspect of pregnancy that some women may not consider is dental care.
Smoking and Your Oral Health
Smoking increases your risk of gum disease and oral cancer, it can weaken your immune system and support infections in the mouth.
We're Open!
We have exciting news to share today! After 2 months we are re-opening our doors and we are all enthusiastic to get back to work.
Emergency Dental Services
Our commitment to area residents is that they will be seen the same day to assess a dental emergency so they do not remain in discomfort.
Acid Reflux Disease and Your Oral Cavity
Acid Reflux Disease and Your Oral Cavity By Joey & Luke For those that live with acid reflux disease, they are all too familiar with the painful burning sensation that occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Acid reflux disease otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may also have other symptoms.
Laser Cold Sore Removal
Laser Cold Sore Removal What is a cold sore? Cold sores are small blisters that appear around the mouth, on the gums, or on the roof of the mouth. They can be itchy and painful. Also called fever blisters, theyâre caused by the herpes simplex virus. The first symptom is itching or a burning sensation
Dental Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Many factors go into determining a person's odds of having a heart attack and stroke. These are two factors you may not be aware of.
Cavities on Baby Teeth
Emergency Dental Services By Joey & Luke Dental decay otherwise known as cavities are caused by oral bacteria. There are a few specific types of oral bacteria that cause cavities and these can be transmitted from person to person. The oral bacteria of a parent can also be transmitted from parent to infant. It is]
Do you have bad breath?
Do you have bad breath? By Joey & Luke Bad breath otherwise known as halitosis can affect anyone at one time or another. In most circumstances it is a temporary condition and due to food or beverage that was consumed prior. In other situations bad breath becomes a chronic condition and can be due to
A Lifetime of Oral Health
A Lifetime of Oral Health By Joey & Luke Most people understand that diet and exercise play a large part in keeping our bodies healthy. Besides diet and exercise practicing positive oral hygiene habits and keeping our mouths healthy go a long way in keeping our body healthy. Deficient oral hygiene habits and poor oral
What are Dental Sealants?
What are Dental Sealants? By Joey & Luke Catch Cavities Early! For many children and adults, dental decay starts in the deep pits and grooves of teeth. These areas can be hard to clean and thus cavities may start. Knowing this your dentist may recommend sealants be placed on your child's teeth to help prevent
Oral Disease Prevention
Oral Disease Prevention By Joey & Luke Catch Cavities Early! Most people are aware that cavities that are untreated can cause pain, infection and possibly even tooth loss. Dental decay is one of the world's most common diseases. With proper home care and regular examinations by the dentist, cavities can be prevented and detected before
Straight Teeth with Invisalign
Straight Teeth with Invisalign By Joey & Luke In the good old days, the only option to straighten your teeth was the typical silver-colored metal brackets and wire worn for some up to a few years in length. These days we have a few different options for straitening and aligning patientsâ teeth. These include metal
Wondering How to Introduce Your Child to the Dentist?
Wondering How to Introduce Your Child to the Dentist? By Joey & Luke Are you wondering how to introduce your toddler or young child to the dentist, dental office and other dental professionals? At Springbank Dental Centre our dental team and dental office are geared to children and adults alike! A young child should start
Congratulations to Joey and Luke
Congratulations to Joey and Luke By Joey & Luke Joey and Luke graduated from the kois center curriculum a couple of weeks ago. It's one of the top dental education centres in the world focusing on excellence in dentistry through science. It teaches how to diagnose and treat complex cases in the most conservative and
Join us this Saturday at the Little Smiles Event!
Join us this Saturday at the Little Smiles Event! Little Smiles Circus Day is This Saturday!Join us on Saturday, June 1st 9:00am-1:00pm for a free community event at the Springbank Dental Centre, 116-30 Springborough Blvd SW, CALGARY AB T3H 0N9! We will have: Balloon AnimalsFace PaintingGames and Crafts...and much more! The âLittle Smilesâ program was
What is a dental abscess?
What is a dental abscess? By Joey & Luke When bacteria collects in a closed space in the body and causes an infection it is called an abscess. When an abscess forms around a tooth in the gum tissue or bone, it is called a dental abscess or a periodontal lesion. Dental abscesses can be
Healthy Gums For New Moms
Healthy Gums For New Moms By Joey & Luke Throughout all of life's stages, maintaining good oral health is important to your overall health. Poor oral health can put anyone at higher risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, lung infections, and pre-term low birth weight babies. These diseases are correlated in fact to oral bacteria
Vitamin Deficiency and Your Mouth
Vitamin Deficiency and Your Mouth By Joey & Luke A deficiency in some vitamins and minerals can provide signs in the mouth that something is off. Vitamin C deficiency, also called scurvy, is a rare disease nowadays but is worth mentioning as most people have heard of it. It occurs when a lack of vitamin
So what if my gums bleed?
So what if my gums bleed? By Joey & Luke Do your gums bleed when you brush, eat or floss? This indicates a chronic infection is present in your mouth. Bleeding gum tissue equals infection, plain and simple. Does the skin on your arm, leg, or face bleed when you touch it? Your gums shouldnât
Myths About Dental Insurance
Myths About Dental Insurance By Joey & Luke Here are some common misconceptions about dental insurance⌠Myth #1: My Dental insurance will cover everything â I have 100% coverage. Dental insurance is not really insurance at all â it is a benefit plan that helps to pay some of the costs of dental care. Your
30 DAY SUGAR-FREE CHALLENGE
30 DAY SUGAR-FREE CHALLENGE By Joey & Luke! Join Us For Our 30 Day Sugar-Free Challenge!! We all know sugar causes âcavitiesâ and the dreaded sugar crash but what other ill effects can be attributed to sugar? Starting this week for 30 days we will be posting some of the things you may not have
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring and Sleep Apnea By Joey & Luke Sleep apnea is quite prevalent; statistics out of the US quote approximately 12 million people have some degree of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway is obstructed by the tongue and soft tissues of the throat during sleep. When the airway is constricted and oxygen
Why are My Teeth Yellow?
Why are My Teeth Yellow? By Joey & Luke Teeth come in a variety of hues; even an individual tooth can have a variety of shades within it. Some complain that their teeth are not 'white' enough and they would like to whiten or bleach them. In the last 10-20 years, society's idea of white
What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer
What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer By Joey & Luke Oral Cancer is not a rare disease and in fact, it is occurring more frequently in a younger population. At one time, oral cancer was associated almost exclusively with tobacco and alcohol use, as well as aging. A dramatic increase in the past
Join us at the Little Smiles Event!
Join us at the Little Smiles Event! By Joey & Luke This complimentary event will have: Balloon Animals Face Painting Games and Crafts ...and much more! Due to the high demand for the&Little Smiles&program,&Springbank Dental Centre & is now hosting 3 events in 2019, each with a unique theme! What is the âLittle Smiles Programâ? The âLittle
What are Dental Veneers?
What are Dental Veneers? By Joey & Luke Dental veneers can transform your smile! If you have crooked, broken or chipped teeth, or there is a problem with the colour or shape or spacing of your teeth, dental veneers may be an option to change your smile. What Are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers are very
Which Toothbrush is Right for Me?
Which Toothbrush is Right for Me? By Joey & Luke When choosing a toothbrush, the best choice is the one that cleans effectively, thoroughly and is comfortable for you to use. Some tips for choosing a great toothbrush for you! 1. Soft bristles are over medium or hard bristles. The misconception exists that the harder
What is Gingivitis?
What is Gingivitis? By Joey & Luke Simply put, gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Gingiva refers to the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth. The 'itis' means inflammation. Many things in our body can be inflamed such as; appendicitis, tonsillitis, tendonitis, bursitis, etc. In this case, gingivitis is inflammation of the gums; this inflammation
Why are my teeth sensitive?
Why are my teeth sensitive? By Joey & Luke Having sensitive teeth is more than a minor inconvenience. When cold or sweet foods have an âouchâ factor, itâs time to tell your dentist. Tooth sensitivity may be an initial sign of something more serious. Sensitivity occurs when the protective enamel shell on the outside of
The Scary Truth Behind Sports Drinks and Sports Guards
The Scary Truth Behind Sports Drinks and Sports Guards By Joey & Luke From football players to hockey stars, wrestlers and boxers, mouth guards are worn in many sports to help prevent against head traumas, temporal mandibular joint problems and damage to the oral cavity. Sports drinks help to rehydrate and build up lost electrolytes
Why do I have Dry Mouth?
Why do I have Dry Mouth? By Joey & Luke Having a dry mouth can be uncomfortable and cause a host of problems within the oral cavity. It is important if you have dry mouth to seek suggestions from your oral healthcare professional to help manage it. Dry mouth is also called Xerostomia and is
You Only Get Two Sets of Teeth
You Only Get Two Sets of Teeth By Joey & Luke Everyone is born with two sets of teeth; their primary (baby) teeth and their permanent (adult) teeth. Typically a complete set of primary teeth have 20 and a complete adult set (with wisdom teeth) have 32. Both sets of teeth serve a purpose and
Get Rid of the Pain: How to Ease Sensitive Teeth
Get Rid of the Pain: How to Ease Sensitive Teeth By Joey & Luke Anyone can experience tooth sensitivity, and there are no telltale signs when it's coming. However, itâs most prevalent among those aged 20 to 40.&The condition occurs when the toothâs protective layer, the enamel, wears away. This exposes the dentin beneath the
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste Type for Your Family
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste Type for Your Family By Joey & Luke Brushing with the right toothpaste is key to maintaining a bright, healthy smile. One type of toothpaste may be more effective for you than another. This guide will help you select the best one to meet your specific needs. The first