Regularly cleaning your mouthguard is crucial for maintaining your dental health. You should regularly rinse the mouthguard, then use a non-abrasive toothpaste, to scrub it free of any bacteria. […]
How to Clean a Mouthguard
Q&A: How to Fix a Chipped Tooth—6 Options We Recommend
The 6 options we often recommend for fixing a chipped tooth are:
Dental fillings and bonding
Veneers
Crowns
Tooth extraction
Dental implants
Partial dentures […]
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
Let’s break down the costs and help you understand what to expect when opting for Invisalign. Southgate Dental Centre offers Invisalign for $6250, but you can have $500 deducted if you pay the full amount of treatment in advance. […]
Why Do My Teeth Hurt When I Eat Sugar?
If you deal with tooth pain when you eat sugar, it’s likely due to:
Cavities
Receding gums
Tooth grinding
Recent dental work […]
What Is the Canadian Dental Care Plan? Your FAQs Answered
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a public plan created for Canadian residents who don’t have access to dental insurance and have a family net income of less than $90,000. […]
How Long Does it Take to Fill a Cavity?
How long it may take to fill a cavity can depend on various factors such as size, depth, location, type of filling, and your dentist’s protocol. It can take approximately 20 minutes—1 hour to fill a cavity. […]
Tooth Sensitivity to Cold: What Are the Causes & Treatments?
Causes of tooth sensitivity to cold can include:
Enamel and/or dentin erosion
Gum recession
Cavities
Leaking or lost filling
Your dentist can conduct a dental exam to determine the cause of tooth sensitivity, address the underlying reason, and recommend treatment options, such as different toothpaste, fluoride treatment, dietary changes, or further dental work if required. […]
10 Reasons You Might Experience Sudden Tooth Pain
10 reasons why you might be experiencing unexpected tooth pain include:
Tooth sensitivity
Cavities
Sinus infections
A damaged tooth
Gum disease
An impacted tooth
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
TMJ
Tooth infection
Cracked tooth […]
Alberta Dental Fee Guide: Understanding Your Dental Costs [Updated for 2024]
Understand you dental fees with this updated list of prices for common dental procedures including dental exams, cleanings, root canals, implants, bridges, and Invisalign. […]
How Long Does Numbing Last After the Dentist?
Usually, you can expect the sensation to fade within a few hours. But sometimes, it may take until the next morning for your mouth to feel completely normal again. Shorting-acting local anesthetic can last 1–3 hours, long-lasting local anesthetic can last 2–5 hours, and extra long-lasting local anesthetic can last up to 8 hours. […]
