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The Importance of Flossing

What is flossing? Regular flossing is an essential part of maintaining excellent oral health that is sometimes overlooked. It is easy to believe that just brushing your teeth is enough to keep your gums and teeth healthy, but flossing is just as important. Flossing is an easy and effective way to prevent gum disease, tooth…

Simpli Dental Has Expanded To Calgary!

Come visit our new, locally owned and operated, general dental clinic located at 1032 McDougall Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8B8. Simpli Dental is excited to open our third clinic in Western Canada! After launching our first two clinics in 2019, our team decided to expand and bring our low-priced dental services to Calgary. And…

Teeth Whitening – All You Need to Know

What is teeth whitening? Teeth whitening is any process that whitens the appearance of your teeth. This may be accomplished by the physical removal of a stain or by a chemical reaction to lighten the tooth colour. [1] Teeth whitening is typically done in a dentist office or at home with strips you leave on…

How To Keep Your Teeth Healthy For The Holidays

The holidays are coming soon, and with them come sweets, chocolates, wine, and plenty of food. But between the shopping, the caroling, the merrying, the jollying, and the eating, one can easily forget about your dental health. Between chomping on candy canes or sipping on red wine, your teeth are going to take a beating…

Veneers – Pros and Cons

What Are Veneers? According to the American Dental Association, veneers are a permanent change used to correct tooth imperfections such as stained or chipped teeth. Veneers are made of thin porcelain or composite resin coverings that are bonded to the front surface of a tooth using a dental cement. [1] Because veneers can be a…

Root Canals – What are they?

What is a root canal? Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root of the tooth, prevent reinfection of the tooth, and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then…

The Truth About Fluoride

Chances are you’ve heard of fluoride before. Fluoride is one of the most abundant elements found in nature and is a mineral found in your bones and teeth. It’s also commonly used in dentistry and in toothpaste to strengthen your enamel, the outer layer of your teeth. Many cities in Canada also add small amounts…

How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?

The CDA (Canadian Dental Association) recommends that you replace your toothbrush (or toothbrush head, when using an electric toothbrush) every three to four months for optimal usage, as long as you use it at least twice daily. Over time, as toothbrushes go through normal wear and tear, they become less effective with removing plaque from…

Let’s Talk Toothbrushes

Manual vs Electric – What’s the Difference? Regardless of their oral health status, everyone should be brushing their teeth twice a day for two minutes. But have you ever wondered about the toothbrush you’re using? Is an electric or manual toothbrush better for your oral health? Read on to find out! Electric Toothbrushes: An electric…

Dry Mouth Driving You Crazy?

Some tips and tricks to help: What is dry mouth? Most people describe dry mouth as a dryness or “cotton ball” sensation in the mouth that might accompany saliva that seems thick and stringy, bad breath, dry or sore throat, or difficulty with swallowing, chewing, or speaking. It’s common, too. Around 10% of the general…