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It’s National Gum Care Month!

September brings the month of National Gum Care, a time to raise awareness for healthy gums everywhere. No matter your age, you should always be striving for great oral care, and this doesn’t just mea... read more »

What Happens When I Forget to Floss?

Our team strongly encourages everyone to floss daily, but do you ever wonder why? Well, flossing is vital for top-notch oral health and smiles. It can help you and your oral health in more ways than y... read more »

Enamel-Friendly Foods for Your Teeth

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth ... read more »

Home Remedies for the TMJ Disorder

If you’re a victim of the TMJ disorder, then you’re likely looking for ways to soothe the discomfort and return to a normal life. Now, our dentist, Dr. Dr. Nathalie Dowsett, is more than happy to help...... read more »

Your Dental Crown Questions Answered

What is a dental crown? A dental crown is a cap that is shaped like a tooth that will cover the entire visible portion of a tooth when it is placed. A dental crown is used to repair a damaged tooth....... read more »

Choosing Your Next Toothbrush

We all know that brushing and flossing your teeth every single day is imperative to ideal oral health. You should brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes. Knowing how to choose a toothbr...... read more »

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Smile

As you spring clean your house this year, try to spring clean your smile as well! Spring cleaning your smile can keep your teeth and gums clean and fresh and it can help you maintain the top-notch smi...... read more »

Oral Health Marvels: Water Flossers

Are you aware of the different types of interdental cleaners that can be used to clean between your teeth? Aside from dental flossing thread, which is the most common form of interdental cleaner, ther...... read more »

Mouthwash Do’s and Don’ts

For excellent oral hygiene, brush twice a day for two minutes each time and floss daily. For some individuals, this doesn’t seem like enough, or, their mouth needs a little extra support. In these cas...... read more »

Dental 101: Your Toothbrush

Taking good care of your toothbrush is vital to oral health. It is the main tool with which you brush your teeth, and using a great toothbrush is a key to making oral health habits easier and more ple...... read more »

The Enemies of the Mouth

If you want a top-notch smile and oral health, then you need to avoid the enemies of the mouth. Those enemies include plaque and acid. To tell you a little more about these enemies, our dentist, Dr. B...... read more »

The Basics of Holistic Dentistry

Bill Cryderman Dentistry practices a extraordinary branch of dentistry called holistic dentistry. What exactly is that? We’re glad you asked! Holistic dentistry incorporates alternative medicine i...... read more »

Coping with Your Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety affects many people. While some people may experience some apprehension about visiting the dentist, others may be so uncomfortable about a dental visit that they will avoid making an ap...... read more »

Brush Better With These Tips

You’ve probably heard this before, but it’s worth repeating here: brushing is the most powerful way to improve your oral health and foil the onset of oral decay and disorders. For the greatest outcome...... read more »

Why is Holistic Dentistry Right for Me?

Alternative health has grown in popularity, and along with it, holistic dentistry treatment. Another name for alternative dental health is biological dentistry. Regarding this philosophy, it essential...... read more »

Science Supports the Joy Found in a Smile

You’ve seen it. You’ve seen how a smile can change everything. You’ve had days where you were lifted from drowsy annoyance to lively happiness with just a grin from someone awesome. And you’re not the...... read more »

How to Prevent Dental Fluorosis

If you’ve ever raised a child, you may know that there are a number of training toothpastes you could choose for your child. You might also know that several toothpastes contain fluoride, but would yo...... read more »

Why You Should Floss

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about keeping your teeth clean? If you thought about brushing or flossing your pearly whites, you’re not alone. However, would you be surprised...... read more »

Is Your Smile at Its Peak Level Yet?

Is your smile at its peak level yet? Do you still think it may need some adjustments or do your teeth need to be whitened a few shades brighter? The chances are that your smile is not quite as flawles...... read more »

Composite vs. Amalgam Dental Fillings

Over the history of dental care, there have been many different ways dentists have repaired cavities. As we’ve advanced in our dental technology, resin composite fillings began to take the place of am...... read more »

Dental Implant Myths Dispelled

At Dowsett Dental Health in Calgary, Alberta, our team is pleased to restore your smile healthy by providing dental implants. Sometimes patients shy away from considering implants because of some comm...... read more »

Your Child’s Smile Is Important to Us

At the dental practice of Dr. Bill Cryderman, we know how important routine dental cleanings are to your child’s health. We encourage you to bring your child in for a checkup and cleaning every six mo... read more »

TMJ Relief

At the holistic dental practice of Dr. Bill Cryderman, we are pleased to help our patients in Calgary, Alberta, with all of their dental needs, including the treatment of TMJ. What do you know about T...... read more »

The Reasoning Behind Gum Care

Do you ever wonder why it’s important to take good care of your gums? If so, our experienced dental team is more than happy to explain why gum care in Calgary, Alberta, is vital! Having healthy gums c...... read more »

Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants

At some point in their life, many people will need to have at least one tooth replaced. There are several options to replace a tooth, but one of the most popular and effective is to use a dental impla...... read more »

Insights on Bioesthetic Dentistry

The appeal of the teeth in your smile is a direct reflection of the health, and functionality of your entire mouth. All of the different aspects of your mouth, your teeth, bite, muscles and TMJ joint...... read more »

Toothaches: What Can You Do?

Have you ever drank something cold and felt a sudden, shooting pain? As you probably know, havinf a toothache is a miserable experience and is something that clearly, everyone strives to avoid. Fortun...... read more »

The Benefit of Whitening Toothpaste

Even if you brush and floss your teeth on a daily basis, you can’t always prevent stains from forming on your teeth. Foods containing highly-concentrated chromogens (color pigmentation) have a tendenc...... read more »

Canker Sores: All You Need to Know

Canker sores are red, swollen ulcers that develop in your mouth but are not contagious. These sores do not pose a threat to your oral health—they are just extremely painful and annoying. They tend to...... read more »

The Benefits of All-on-4 Implants

Did you know that if you’re missing teeth, you could eventually have to deal with problems like gaps in your smile, an uneven bite, and even problems with your jaw? Similarly, missing teeth has clear...... read more »

Why Veneers Could Be Right for You

Did you realize that more Americans spend over a billion dollars each year on their smile? More specifically, Americans spend over a billion dollars on the appearance of their smiles. In other words,...... read more »

Avoiding Plaque Using Dental Floss

Flossing began when a dentist in New Orleans advised his patients to use a thin silk thread to clean between their teeth. As this caught on, the Codman and Shurtleft Company in Massachusetts began mar...... read more »

Smoking And Your Oral Health

The chemicals and ingredients found in tobacco can cause severe harm to the health of your body. Smoking puts many toxins in the body that increase your risk for heart and lung problems. However, the...... read more »

A Few Tips on Teething

Did you know that some babies are born with their first tooth? Or that other children won’t get their first tooth until they are over a year old? Generally though, children get their first tooth when...... read more »

Can Bacteria Be Good for You?

How do you respond when you think about the bacteria in your mouth? Did you immediately start wondering what you can do to remove it? However, did you know that there are good bacteria in your mouth a...... read more »

Why do I Need Frequent Cleanings?

Do you do everything you can to protect your smile? Do you brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day? Do you make an effort to clean between your teeth with floss? If so, good work. Did you know th...... read more »

All You Need to Know About Tender Gums

Are your gums tender or swollen? Do you feel like your gums bleed easily and look a little strange? If so, talk to your dentist because you may have an infection or disease that can lead to tooth loss...... read more »

Foods to Be Wary Of

Have you heard that chewing ice could crack your smile? Did you know that this claim is true? Did you know that you could also crack your smile simply by eating? Fortunately, this is a relatively rare...... read more »

3 Ways You Can Care For Your Veneers

Taking care of your veneers is something you’re probably interested in right? You’ve invested a lot into your smile and you want to ensure it lasts for years to come. Well, you’re in luck. Our team is...... read more »

Dentistry Terms: Defined

Dentists tend to use words unfamiliar to the rest of us who didn’t attend dental school along with them, and it can be overwhelming when you have no idea what they are talking about. Here are some den...... read more »

Oral Health: How Clean is Your Mouth?

More than 700 different strains of bacteria have been found colonizing in the human mouth. Some bacteria are worse than others, but scientists have identified a few specific diseases that have develop...... read more »