Dental anxiety is actually a very common occurrence among patients. Feeling uneasy or anxious about your upcoming appointment may be causing you to lose sleep or to consider postponing your appointment. Unfortunately, forgoing routine dental appointments can result in poor oral health, or you can even lose teeth. Dental anxiety isn’t worth losing your teeth […]
Let’s be honest; people notice a dazzling smile full of white, straight teeth. Many want braces or clear aligners but believe they’re too old to achieve great results or think they can’t afford them. We can advise you about everything you need to know regarding braces vs Invisalign and the results to expect. Straight teeth […]
When it is time to schedule your regular visit at Stoneycreek Village Dental, do you automatically start having anxious thoughts about what type of work you might need? Are you worried about whether a typical check-up is dental covered? Perhaps you are a little confused about how dental insurance works. You are not alone in […]
For some, a trip to the dentist is just another appointment. To others, however, it is a traumatic, though necessary, evil. While we see a share of both kinds of patients, we have an obligation–and sincere desire–to calm the fears that accompany dental anxiety. So we’ve written a quick read about our large array of […]
Most people know that visiting your dentist regularly is important for healthy teeth. We all want our smiles to look inviting, but one important part of your mouth is often left out of consideration: the gums. Maintaining gum health is important to your overall health. Studies have found that there is a link between gum disease and […]
If you’ve decided to upgrade your coffee to something with a complex group of minerals and vitamins, you’ve probably tried an energy drink to maintain the day’s momentum. What is now becoming more apparent however is how much enamel you could be damaging via energy drinks! Researcher Poonam Jain, BDS, MPH, associate professor and director […]
Since you’ve been a child, you’ve probably heard that it’s important to brush and floss your teeth regularly. And most likely, you are careful to brush your teeth at least once or twice a day. However, you might be one of the millions of Americans who don’t regularly floss. After all, flossing is a hassle, […]
According to the CDC, tooth decay and cavities affects over 90% of American adults. Another 50% have signs of gum disease. Apart from brushing and flossing regularly, some vitamins and minerals can aid in dental health. Here are some of the major ones recommended for dental health. Calcium is a major component of teeth. Your […]
How does smoking affect teeth? We all know that smoking is bad. We see infomercials, blogs, and PSA’s about the detrimental effects of smoking, but we still have not gone into the depths of all the harm that smoking can cause to your body. We may know that smoking is bad, but may not be able […]
Why January Is The Best Time To Get Teeth Whitening “Say cheese!” How many times you have heard this phrase and resisted the urge to give a big smile just because you feel embarrassed of your pale yellow teeth? Don’t worry! There’s no one judging you. The whiteness of your teeth can fade away due to […]
Become a new patient at Stoneycreek Village Dental The team at Stoneycreek Village Dental comprises of highly dedicated and qualified dental specialists with years of experience in preserving Fort McMurray smiles. Serving as the most comprehensive dental office in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, we thrive to provide our patients with the highest standards of dental care. Here […]
Start The New Year With A Teeth Cleaning Most of us have one common new year’s resolution this year: to really love ourselves and pay attention to our health and happiness. Self-love starts from improving upon yourself in all aspects, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. The New Year usually begins with us splurging on gym […]