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Author: Signal Hill Dental Centre Team

12 Mar

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Sedation dentistry is a medical procedure in which doctors give sedation orally or through syringes to patients, in order to help them relax. This type of sedation does not put patients to sleep, as commonly misunderstood by people. Instead, the patients are conscious throughout the treatment. Are you scared of sedation dentistry? Don’t worry. You don’t have to be. Whatever you have heard about this treatment was probably merely a myth! Here’s a list of common myths that people generally form about sedation dentistry. • Sedation dentistry makes the patient feel sleepy Now here’s the thing. Sedation dentistry is anything but anesthesia. Therefore, you cannot and will not fall asleep because of it. Throughout the treatment, you’ll be fully conscious. This sedation only helps you relax. • Sedation dentistry can be dangerous Anti-anxiety medicines are used during oral sedations. It is absolutely safe for everyone. They have negligible side effects and keep the patient relaxed.

25 Feb

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Cavity Calgary Dentist SW Are you suffering from tooth sensitivity, pain, visible pits, earache, headache or bleeding gum? Any of these common problems can indicate formation of cavity in your teeth. Cavities usually occur due to inappropriate dental care, eating more sweet and acidic foods, excessive smoking, and other causes. Actually, cavities are also evident in form of tooth decay, which if not dealt with in a timely manner may result in severe ache, infectivity or even loss of the tooth. Thus, it is advisable to maintain necessary dental hygiene to keep that pretty smile intact! So, How Does A Cavity Form? A big list of reasons include food debris, loose filings, bad breath, swollen and tender gums, and foods with carbohydrates like cereal, bread, soda, milk, cake, fruit, or candy. Besides, two major factors contributing to tooth decay - bacteria in the mouth and high consumption of sugar and starch. Regularly visiting your dentist will help you spot and nip the problem in the bud.

07 Feb

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The individuals at Signal Hill Dental Centre are more than just staff members, we are a team. We work closely together as a family to help our patients achieve their...

02 Feb

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Dry mouth, also referred to as xerostomia is mainly alleviation of saliva production. Since, it’s an intrinsic problem and not a disease, managing underlying causes can help one get rid of dry mouth. Hence, spotting the causes that trigger dry mouth syndrome is of utmost importance. Symptoms of dry mouth: - Dry and fissured lips - Dry and rough tongue - Problems with chewing dry food - Altered sense of taste - Thick saliva - Increased plaque & tooth decay - Burning sensation in the mouth - Mouth sores Causes of dry mouth: As mentioned earlier, reduction in saliva production causes dry mouth. Here’re few reasons why salivary glands might not work the way they should 

08 Jan

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After introducing her bundle of joy to this world, we are glad to have Rita return from her maternity leave. The team at Signal Hill Dental Centre is always to see...

12 Dec

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calgary invisalign If you are wondering which works best between traditional braces or Invisalign, you may have loads of questions. As compared to traditional braces, Invisalign has proven to be more effective at correcting crooked teeth which may create a lot of problems such as reduced self esteem, talking and eating too.  Let's Understand How Braces Really Work? Usually braces have the following 3 parts
  • Brackets attached to each tooth.
  • The archwire exerting a slight force causing the teeth to move.
  • A band or bonding
  How Is Invisalign Different From Traditional Braces? 18 times faster than traditional braces, Invisalign is more comfortable and less noticeable than the 'train track' braces of yore. A main difference between traditional braces and Invisalign lie in the way teeth are straightened and the modus operandi of application. Unlike Invisalign, traditional braces cannot be taken off during the treatment. They are removed only after the treatment is over and teeth have reached their positions. Invisalign, on the other hand can be easily taken off for daily activities such as eating. 

27 Oct

Posted at 20:40h in Uncategorized

It is bittersweet to say our goodbyes to a long time member within our Signal Hill Dental Centre team, Debbie. It is with mixed emotion that I am announcing my retirement. ...