We have started carrying some of our favourite products in the office, but this is a new one that we are really excited about! CocoFloss was developed by a hygienist and cleans what regular floss misses. It is infused with coconut oil and smells AMAZING! In this video Jen talks a bit more about [...]
As part of our new patient process (and for existing patients that we want to get up to date) we complete a comprehensive evaluation and risk assessment. The first part of this risk assessment is the online medical and dental forms we ask each patient to fill out prior to their visit. This is [...]
We are almost through week 1 after reopening for routine care this week. Jen shot this video during our closure about the sterilization protocols in our clinic. While those haven't needed any changes as we already exceeded the Alberta Dental Association & College guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control, there are many other new [...]
Studies show that wearing a mask can help reduce the risk of infection, but they must be used properly! Jen, one of our long time hygienists, gives a few tips on how to properly wear a mask in this video. It is also important to know that mask wearing is only marginally helpful for protecting [...]
This post summarizes oral hygiene tips we have posted throughout the blog in the last few months. If you find you are battling gingivitis, try these things and we guarantee you will notice a big difference in the next 1-2 weeks! Brush twice daily: Sorry, once a day just doesn't cut it. Twice a [...]
We get a lot of questions on this topic so thought we would write a post on it! What is Oral Thrush? Thrush is the common term for an oral infection caused by overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans. This yeast/fungus normally lives in many people's mouths, but at times can overgrow or get [...]
A common question we get from parents is: "When is it appropriate to take my child's first x-rays?". Well, the short answer is - it depends on the child! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) states, "Because each patient is unique, the need for dental radiographs can be determined only after reviewing the [...]
I came across a very informative article in Oral Health Magazine last month on nutrition and gum health, and thought I would summarize it in this post! This year, Health Canada came out with a new Food Guide. In the new guide, a plate of food - known as the "Eat Well Plate", represents [...]
There is a lot of confusion around this type of dental restoration and cosmetic dentistry in general. People will see dramatic before and after photos of celebrities or on social media, but very little is said about what was done to get there. Most patients we see for cosmetic dentistry consultations come in with [...]
When we ask our patients if there is anything they would like to change about their smile, the #1 answer we get is that they would like their teeth whiter. The most effective way to whiten your teeth is by using custom made trays and the professional take home gel we have in our [...]
