Last updated on October 14, 2022 Southgate Dental Centre is operating at normal hours and offering all dental procedures for new and existing patients. For any emergency related walk-ins we will always do our best to accommodate you as fast as we can for same day appointments. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please […]
What is a Dental Emergency?
For the most part, we all know what to do when we have a medical emergency, but what do you do when you have a dental emergency? Like any other emergency, you must seek immediate care and book a same-day appointment with your dentist. Ensuring that your dental emergency receives treatment as quickly as possible […]
Tips to Overcome Dental Anxiety
Do you remember being terrified of dental appointments as a child? Your dentist has your best interests at heart, but the process can be stressful. Regular exams and cleanings are vital to your dental health and fear and anxiety shouldn’t stop you from keeping your teeth healthy. Thankfully, there are ways to relieve this stress […]
Common TMJ Exercises to Relieve Your Jaw Pain
Jaw pain can be the result of several different things but is commonly associated with issues in the temporomandibular joint. Several simple exercises can be done at home or at work to manage this discomfort. If you feel severe pain, it is best to consult a dentist for a professional assessment. If pain is mild, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Gum Disease & Treatment
Gum disease is not as well known a condition as, say, cavities. But it’s a common outcome of inconsistent dental hygiene, and your dentist might spot signs at your next dental exam. Cavities can usually be met with restorative dental procedures like fillings, but it’s not obvious to most patients what can be done about gum disease. […]
How to Pick the Best Toothbrush
The toothbrush might well be one of the most important tools in your arsenal against tooth decay, along with a roll of floss. Aside from the type of toothbrush, how well you brush and how long you brush for are key factors in your oral health. In addition to brushing, interdental cleaning, like flossing, you […]
What To Expect From Your Wisdom Teeth Procedure
Wisdom teeth catch some of our patients by surprise. Many of our young patients in highschool are surprised to learn they have another set of molars about to erupt, remembering that they were in middle school when the last set came in. They’re called wisdom teeth because they come in quite a bit later than […]
How Does a Cavity Form and How Do Fillings Fix Them?
No one likes having cavities, but lots of people get them anyway—one reason why is that people don’t always understand how cavities develop. Seeing your dentist for regular cleanings can undoubtedly help prevent cavities, but it’s also a good idea to learn more about them so that you know what to do if they show […]
COVID-19 Safety Precautions Taken At Southgate Dental
In accordance with the new measures announced by the Alberta Government on November 24, 2020, Southgate Dental Centre is no longer able to accept walk-ins including emergency walk-ins until further notice. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call us at 780-434-9566 to schedule an emergency appointment and we will assist you as soon […]
Show Your Best Smile By Following These Teeth Brushing Tips
Over 70% of Canadians are said to be brushing twice a day. If that’s the case, how is it possible for almost 60% of Canadians to have a cavity at least once in their life? Maybe the answer does not lie in how many times you brush your teeth, but rather with how you brush […]
