For over 30 years, Invisalign has been an excellent option for people who want their teeth straightened but also want to look good in the process. Our orthodontics dentist in NW Calgary is an expert in using this system in […]
What to Expect During the Dental Implant Procedure
Dentists in NW Calgary regularly recommend that people replace missing teeth with advanced titanium dental implants. Implants provide the most permanent and stable replacement for missing teeth that not only return teeth to your smile, but roots to the interior […]
How Can Sedation Dentistry Help You?
Every dentist understands that a lot of people experience fear and anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist. At Valley Ridge Dental Centre, we also know that far too many people are skipping important dental care because of […]
Can You Eat Your Way to Whiter Teeth?
Every once in a while, one hears something that seems just too good — or easy — to be true. Here’s an example. An article in USA Today entitled “Green beans: The new tooth whitener?” once included the following line: […]
NW Calgary Emergency Dental Options During COVID-19
Oral health is still a priority even during the COVID-19 crisis. If you have a dental emergency and have been diagnosed with the virus or been exposed to someone with it, it is essential to stay home and call because […]
What Goes Into the Cost of Dental Crowns?
Whether dental crowns in NW Calgary are appropriate for you depends on a lot of different factors. Those factors range from the specific condition of your teeth, your medical and dental history, and what is revealed by dental imaging and […]
How To Care For An Infant’s Early Dental Needs
New parents have a lot on their mind. While their infant was born without any visible teeth, there are actually a couple dozen teeth lying in wait beneath her gums for just the right moment to appear. Those teeth — […]
Bad Breath? Here’s Why
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is an unpleasant odour originating from the mouth. It can occur as a temporary or chronic problem in different people. Specific foods, bad habits, and various health conditions all cause this condition. It’s not […]
Foods That Cause Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers are common and mostly harmless sores that occur inside the mouth. However, anyone who’s had one knows how unpleasant they are. There are many things that cause these painful sores. Anxiety, stress, biting the inside of your cheek, […]
What To Do If Your Braces Break
For many people, getting braces is a rite of passage during their teenage years. Dentists and orthodontists typically prescribe braces as a way to straighten teeth, close any gaps, or realign the jaw. (This is otherwise known as ‘correcting the […]