Did you know that sugarless gum has oral health benefits? Although the ingredients in sugarless gum are not directly responsible, the gum acts as a tool to wash away harmful germs and residue left behind by eating and drinking. Although regular gum has the same benefits, the sugars in traditional gum can lead to further damage to your teeth and... read more »

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 common myths around them. Today, we would like to address four of these myths to help you have the most options at your fingertips. Myth: Dental implant placements are painful... read more »

Fall is in full swing and Halloween is almost here which means the holiday season is officially off and running now! So is your smile ready for the holidays? While you already know that a healthy smile depends on taking good care of your teeth and gums every day and periodic professional dental cleanings, Dr. Nathalie Dowsett is pleased to... read more »

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 months. This helps us to rule out any undiagnosed oral conditions your child may have, such as a painful tooth or other chronic dental problem. Why... read more »

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 TMJ and how it affects your oral health? The joint which connects your jaw to your skull is known as the temporomandibular joint. If it is somehow... read more »

Do you care for the environment? If so, there are things you can do to have an environmentally friendly dental routine! Some of those things are: -Turn off the tap: There is no need to have the tap running while you brush your teeth. So, to save water, turn the tap off after you soak your brush. -Recycle your toothbrush:... read more »

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 can do many things for you. In fact, they can: -Help your overall health: Gum disease is a serious and dangerous dental issue that... read more »

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 implant. Dental implants offer a secure, sturdy restoration that can last a lifetime. Here is how they work and why they might... read more »

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 joints evolved to work together as its own system. Sometimes referred to as the Chewing System, these interrelated components of your mouth help to prevent... read more »

In a certain light, Biological Dentistry is a term designed to help practitioners stand apart in their holistic philosophy of treating a patient’s teeth in relation to their overall health. Your teeth are a part of your body, if your health fails, so will your teeth. One of the main areas that biological dentistry addresses, is the concern over sources... read more »