How Do You Know If You Have TMD and What Treatments Are Available?

TMJ disorder (also known as TMD) is common, especially in women, and often goes undiagnosed until the pain or discomfort becomes unbearable. At Ambiance Dental, we believe in helping our patients feel great and live well which includes alleviating any issues that arise well before they become significant enough to impact your wellbeing. If you…

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Mental Health and Dental Health – Are They Actually Related?

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While many people may wonder if there is a relationship between oral health and mental health, it’s hard to ignore the link when you consider the research that has been done in this area. Data shows that almost two-thirds of people with depression reported having a toothache in the last year. It also indicates that…

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Can a Healthy Mouth Help You Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease?

The majority of adults over 30 are afflicted with some type of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, which often goes undiagnosed. Your mouth is full of bacteria that can create the environment for chronic oral infection, the leading cause of complications within your mouth and the rest of your body. Recent studies have…

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Sleep Apnea – How Your Dentist Can Help

Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, have become a significant health issue in recent years. It is now estimated that 26 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years have sleep apnea, with 80 percent of the cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea going undiagnosed. While it may seem harmless, sleep…

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Is Sedation Dentistry a Good Option for You?

If you have been avoiding important dental treatments or if you are in pain but are too afraid to see a dentist, sedation dentistry may be the right option to help you. By providing a sense of calm, sedation helps you to prepare for your dental visit and get through the treatment without the stress…

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Oral Health and Pregnancy

When we talk about oral health during pregnancy, there are many facets to consider. The oral health of a mother can have an impact on the pregnancy and the developing baby’s health. The pregnancy can also disrupt and change a mother’s oral health as well. Oral health being linked to overall health is significantly highlighted…

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Diabetes and Tooth Decay: How Diabetics Can Keep Their Smile Healthy

If you have diabetes, you’re more likely to have oral health problems such as cavities and gum disease. Diabetes lowers the body’s ability to resist infection and slows healing so anything your mouth is exposed to carries a higher likelihood of becoming problematic. High blood sugar is hard on the teeth and gums. When blood…

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How Much Does it Cost to Have Cosmetic Dentistry?

Obtaining the perfect smile is something many people dream of but often they don’t realize how attainable it is. It’s a common myth that only celebrities have the perfect smile, but that “red carpet worthy” smile is only as far away as your downtown Calgary cosmetic dentist. The key elements of a perfect smile are…

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Why Your Teeth Wear Down and How To Prevent It From Happening

Throughout your life, your teeth will be exposed to food, drink, oral care and potential side effects from injury, disease and bad habits that can wear down your teeth. Though you can not completely avoid wear from certain stomach issues or diseases though you can take preventative steps, which we’ll discuss below), most other forms…

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Are There Any Side Effects Associated With Teeth Whitening?

If you ask 10 people, at least 9 of them will tell you that a beautiful smile is one of the most attractive features on another person. We all want a dazzling white smile that we are proud to show off, but some wonder about the potential negative effects of the treatments used to whiten…

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