Dentists at Discover Dental in NE Calgary focus of providing patients with treatment options that create beautiful smiles in an affordable and efficient way. They recognize that patients desire the look of straight teeth and great arch form – but are not always naturally blessed with a great smile. That’s why these NE Calgary General Dentists turn to Damon Clear Orthodontic Brackets to help them achieve amazing treatment results in limited dental appointments. Damon Braces are a trusted orthodontic bracketing system(s) were designed by an Orthodontist – Dr. Dwight Damon – and today’s clear bracket option allows patients to straighten their teeth with minimal change to their daily appearance.
– but is esthetically pleasing due to its ‘clear’ appearance that literally blends right in so a person’s confidence to attend work functions and school events never lessens and image-conscious individuals can still participate in activities. Along with the bracket strength Damon Clear Orthodontics still allow arch wires to move through the passive self-ligating brackets – meaning that treatment time is still efficient, discomfort is kept to a minimum, and treatment results are never compromised.
NE Calgary Dentists at Discover Dental chose to use this orthodontic system due to its efficiency and ease of wear for patients. The system allows arch wires to move smoothly and freely through brackets, reducing friction that can cause an increase in inflammation and discomfort in some orthodontic cases. When inflammation is reduced, teeth can concentrate on moving to the desired location in the mouth, and bone can easily regenerate around the tooth to ensure that it stays in its new position long-term. Patient’s oral hygiene tends to be easier to maintain during orthodontic treatment due to the ease of cleaning around these brackets – there are no elastics around these brackets – so brushing and flossing can still be performed with minimal stress, making sure that when braces come off teeth are straight and healthy.
During orthodontic treatment it is important to maintain regular cleanings with your hygienist to keep teeth and gums in good condition. Wearing braces doesn’t mean you can skip routine dental care – so if you’re in need of a check-up and cleaning, contact Discover Dental today.

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NE Calgary Dentists at Discover Dental take the time to explain to parents the importance of a child wearing a sports guard when taking part in sporting activities.  Worn by professional athletes and now mandated in many junior sporting organizations – a sports guard should be viewed the same as any other piece of protective sporting equipment – vital to the enjoyment and safety of the game.  But even with preventative measures in place, accidents still happen, so what should you do if you witness your child’s tooth being knocked out?

Firstly, it’s not just winter sports like hockey that demand the use of a sports guard due to the high risk of tooth loss – activities like baseball, softball, and rugby also benefit from the use of a guard.  But even if your child isn’t on a sports team, the summer months mean way more time playing outside, biking, skateboarding, and hanging from the monkey bars, that the risk of injury to the mouth is quite high.  If you happen to see your child sustain an injury to the mouth, there are some key steps to take in the first few minutes that can make the difference to the end result.

Calgary Dentists – Dr’s Dhesi, Jandu, Dhillon, and Minhas – recommend that if a tooth has been completely knocked out (avulsed) and is in one piece, to pick the tooth up by the crown end – not the root – and rinse gently under warm water if there is obvious dirt on the tooth and reinsert the tooth back into the socket. Yes, don’t hesitate; reinserting the tooth gives it an opportunity for long-term survival. If the thought of placing a tooth back in a socket makes you a little squeamish don’t worry, just try to make it the dentist ASAP.  Don’t store the tooth in water – it’s preferable to put the tooth in some saline solution or saliva.  If you can make it to the dentist within thirty minutes, there’s a good chance that the tooth can be reinserted.  Reinserting a tooth that has been out of the mouth for more than thirty minutes is unlikely to be successfully re-implanted – timing is of the essence and the need for periodontal ligaments to reattach to a tooth has the best probability of happening when the tooth is put back in the socket immediately, or within five minutes of being knocked out.  You may want to give a sports coach, babysitter, or camp personnel permission to reinsert your child’s tooth if necessary. If it’s a baby tooth that has been knocked out then there really isn’t any urgent course of action required, as reinserting a baby tooth is not recommended due to the risk of damage to the bud of the permanent tooth. Regardless of whether it’s a baby tooth or permanent tooth – always take your child to a Calgary Dentist following any form of trauma to the mouth – as damage isn’t always evident and can only be revealed with an x-ray.

Dentists in NE Calgary at Discover Dental reinforce the need to bring your child to the dentist following any form of accident.  If you are successful in re-implanting the tooth, make sure you still bring your child to a Calgary Dentist for teeth to be splinted.  Splinting the newly re-implanted tooth to adjacent teeth will give the traumatized tooth the prospect of attaching to the ligaments and healing.  Of course, there is always the risk that reinsertion will not be successful – but saving a tooth is always worth the effort.

For more information regarding dental emergencies in Calgary – contact the NE General Dentists today – their goal is to provide patients with information and advice that will allow any dental situation to be handled well.  Accepting new patients – call today 403.285.0222

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Fun facts are always a great way to start your day, so we have done a little bit of research to find you some interesting ones.

Did you know that no two people have the same identical set of teach. This makes your teeth just as unique as a your fingerprint or a snowflake.

Also, did you know that in your lifetime, your mouth produces over 25,000 quarts of saliva? That’s enough to fill two swimming pools, incredible!

Lastly, did you know that only two thirds of your tooth are visible? This means that, one third of your tooth is actually hidden under your gums.

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NE Calgary Dentists at Discover Dental explain that a root canal is needed when the nerve of the tooth is damaged – causing the nerve, or pulp, to break down and bacteria begin to form in the pulp chamber.  A root canal involves removing the decayed pulp and all traces of infection – sealing the canals – and then placing a permanent restoration on the tooth.  It’s important to stress that a tooth that has had root canal therapy is no longer vital – meaning there is no longer blood supply going to the tooth – so the tooth becomes dry and brittle over time and becomes susceptible to breakage.  Even though the tooth ‘feels’ great after a root canal – it’ important to follow-up with the final restoration to ensure the tooth is properly protected.

Placing a crown on a root canaled tooth is often required to help protect the tooth from further damage.  Root canaled teeth are no longer receiving any nutrients due to the removal of blood supply; consequently they become fragile over time and are prone to fracturing – placing a crown provides necessary support and protection to the treated tooth.  Calgary General Dentists at Discover Dental advise patients on the many advantages of not waiting too long before placing a crown on a tooth that has been endodontically treated.  These Calgary Dentists stress the importance of placing a crown on a back tooth (molar) following root canal therapy as molars can have a lot of stress put on them when biting, chewing, clenching, and grinding.  Once your Calgary Dentist has established that root canal treatment was successful – usually within a couple of months – you can make an appointment for the final restoration.  Don’t forget to follow-up with this vital step as though your tooth is now pain free and feeling like normal – there may be only a temporary filling sealing the tooth.  This type of filling material is not designed to last long-term as can start to crumble and fall out of the tooth.  Moving forward with a permanent filling or crown will prevent further trauma to the tooth and ensure the tooth has every chance for long-term retention.

Dr’s Dhesi, Jandu, Dhillon and Minhas encourage patients to contact them to discuss the need to place a permanent restoration on a tooth that has been endodontically treated.  Providing restorative solutions that are cosmetically pleasing allows this team of NE Calgary Dentists to have patients smiling in no time.  If you have had a root canal and need to place a permanent restoration on the tooth – contact these Calgary Dentists today – 403.285.0222

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Restorative dentistry in Calgary is about managing oral health issues that require restoring the mouth to its natural form, function, and optimum health.  Restorative dentistry includes, but is not limited to, placing fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers and implants. The ability to prevent tooth loss by improving tooth form, structure and health makes restorative dentistry a vital part of any General Dental Office in Calgary.

Teeth often require restorative treatment due to being naturally worn, have existing dentistry that requires replacing, is decayed or broken, is at risk for breakage or loss due to having a root canal, or has been damaged as a result of an injury – don’t forget to use a custom sportsguard! Old fillings that are worn down or don’t ‘fit’ the tooth anymore are highly susceptible to developing decay under the original restoration.  In recent years it has become customary to replace old mercury (silver) restorations with white or tooth colored material.  The desire to have tooth colored restorations is sometimes driven by esthetics, but often the critical factor is that the existing mercury filling no longer performs optimally due to wear and potential risk of underlying decay.

There are advantages and disadvantages that come with different materials so having guidance from a Calgary Dentist in using a material that’s ideal in your situation can contribute to the long term success of dental treatment. Whether your treatment involves placing a new white filling, porcelain crown or fixed bridge, having a knowledgeable, skilled dental team is the first step in creating a beautiful, healthy, functional smile.

Call Discover Dental today and find out the many restorative dental options available to you. New Patients Welcome 403.285.0222

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