Use It Or Lose It! Using Your Dental Benefits

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When it comes to dental benefit plans, millions of people each year are ringing in the New Year leaving money on the table. StatCan reported that over 64% of people in Canada have a dental plan. The National Association of Dental Plans reported that only 2.8% of people with PPO dental plan participants reached or exceeded their plans annual maximum.

The Best & Worst Foods For Your Teeth

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Maintaining good oral health is important for a number of reasons. Not only does it make you look and feel better, but it’s also essential for your overall health. Poor oral hygiene has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease and stroke. Teeth are strong and resilient, but they are not indestructible. The foods you eat can have a significant impact on your teeth and gums. Some foods are more likely to cause tooth decay than others. Sugary drinks, for example, are one of the worst offenders when it comes to teeth, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves here! In this blog post, we will discuss the best and worst foods for your teeth. We’ll also provide some helpful tips on how to protect your teeth from decay and tooth decay.

5 Tips to Ensure a Beautiful and Healthy Smile for Your Kids

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Healthy teeth are crucial to the overall health of your child. They help your child to talk and eat properly. Poor oral health can lead to diseases, infections and other teeth problems. It can be difficult for parents to know how to protect their kids’ teeth, which makes pediatric care very important. Count on Heritage Dental Centre for providing reliable dental care to your kids.

We have been providing quality dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry in South Edmonton for more than 30 years. We apply our dental knowledge in a gentle and caring way.

Let’s look into the tips to ensure that your kid has good oral health.

How to Beat Bad Breath

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Bad breath can be a source of embarrassment and social anxiety. Even worse, it could indicate an underlying medical problem. Here’s a look at the causes of bad breath and how you can avoid it.

The 5 Most Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

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Whether it’s for a teeth whitening treatment, a porcelain veneer or a dental bridge, people all across Edmonton rely on cosmetic dental procedures to perfect their smiles and boost their confidence. Indeed, thanks to modern dentistry you can create the smile you’ve always wanted, and with recent advancements in modern dental technology and techniques, cosmetic procedures are becoming more commonplace and more affordable. Here are five common cosmetic dental procedures that you should know about.

Intense Toothaches? Jaw Pain? Let’s Take a Look.

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Do you have tooth or gum pain that just won’t go away?

What if we said your teeth and gums are okay, and the pain is actually in the jaw?

Many people blame gingivitis or other sinus infections for their oral pain but rarely does a bone or sinus problem cause jaw pain. More often than not, your toothache is stemming from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome.

Braces or Invisalign: Which Is Best?

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There are two main types of teeth-straightening treatments: traditional braces and clear aligners (commonly known by the brand name Invisalign). Here are the advantages and disadvantages of both options.