What Is an Abscessed Tooth

What Is an Abscessed Tooth?
An abscessed tooth occurs when a bacterial infection creates a pocket of pus around the tooth. Causes range from untreated cavities, gum disease and/or damage to the tooth. Abscesses affect not only the tooth but also the adjacent teeth and bone surrounding it. It can be very painful and if...
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Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment

Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment
Did you know that a child’s first dentist appointment should be at around 1 year old, or within 6 months of getting their first tooth? Most parents do not realize the importance of getting their baby’s teeth and oral health checked, but it is key to ensuring the proper development...
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How to Prevent or Treat Tooth Pain

How to Prevent Tooth Pain

Tooth pain is incredibly distracting and can affect your day-to-day life. Toothaches can strike at night, making it difficult to stay asleep. Some patients experience tooth pain throughout the day while they move around, bite down and drink hot or cold beverages. Our teeth are connected to many nerves,...
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Tips From The Tooth Fairy – How to Make Dental Health Fun!

Tips From The Tooth Fairy – How to Make Dental Health Fun!

Proper dental health is an essential part of your overall health and the habits we pick up as children have a huge impact on whether we embrace good dental hygiene or evade it. Brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups can be exciting...
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Big Event Coming Up? Make your Smile Shine with Zoom Teeth Whitening!

Big Event Coming Up?
Make your Smile Shine with Zoom Teeth Whitening!
The best thing to wear to any big event is a dazzling smile! Make yours shine with the Zoom Whitening Teeth System at Chinook Mall Family Dental. This safe and effective tooth whitening treatment brightens and whitens teeth in one session. Our Calgary...
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