There are many benefits to wearing a night guard.  The ultimate purpose of a night guard is to decrease the forces of grinding and clenching so that destruction to teeth and dental tissues can be reduced.

Clenching and grinding of teeth is a common occurrence that affects most people at some stage of life.  Grinding and clenching can lead to flat…

For some of us, grinding our teeth (bruxism) is an everyday event that causes destruction to our teeth and dental tissues – and annoys those who have to listen to the sounds of tooth grinding. Often related to emotional stress, which may cause an individual to grind from time to time – clenching and grinding is frequently a symptom of an…

According to Wikipedia; Cosmetic Dentistry is defined as dentistry that ‘improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums, and/or bite’. Dentists in Calgary consist of some of the most talented cosmetic dentists in North America – and what makes them excel in this area of dentistry is their ability to not only create a beautiful smile,…

From subtle changes to major repairs, your South Calgary Dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. There are various procedures and options to treat teeth that are stained and discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing due to trauma or decay. Dentists in Calgary can reshape teeth, close spaces, restore worn or short teeth or alter the length of…

In previous blogs we discussed the challenges of dealing with dry mouth – a condition that exists due to a lack of saliva flow that is sometimes caused by taking certain medications, diuretics, and some medical conditions.  There are effective products on the market to deal with dry mouth – as if left unaddressed can contribute to an increase in tooth…