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 smile you deserve. So, our dentist, Dr. Nathalie Dowsett, encourages you to include “spring clean the smile” on your to-do list. To spring... read more »

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, there are more modern and sleeker versions that can be used to effectively clean between teeth without the use of any form of floss. One example is... read more »

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 cases, mouthwash may be a good addition for a solid oral hygiene routine. Let’s look over some basic do’s and don’ts as you consider adding mouthwash... read more »

Did you know, you can have a cavity hidden between your teeth or along your gumline? Well, it’s true! Flossing has many benefits and is essential to your oral health. To help you understand more about flossing, our doctor, Dr. Nathalie Dowsett, here at Dowsett Dental Health in Calgary, Alberta, is happy to give you the information you need to... read more »

Even with the regular use of a mouth guard, an athlete might still suffer a severe blow to the mouth. This is even more likely to occur with people who participate in contact sports such as boxing, football, and hockey. The impact may damage the tooth enamel, or the injury may be to the soft tissue, or initially unnoticeable. In... read more »

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 pleasant--resulting in you being more willing to stick to them! When you brush your teeth, use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Medium-to-hard bristles rip... read more »

Chronic dental stains and discolored tooth enamel can leave you feeling embarrassed about your smile’s appearance. This is often the result of frequent dark beverages consumption or tobacco use. However, some dental staining issues can also occur with age. The dental care specialists at Dowsett Dental Health can safely remove difficult dental stains from your teeth by performing dental bleaching... read more »

When an alignment problem with your teeth causes one to wear excessively on another the gradually developing area of dental attrition can lead to increasing complications. As the tooth enamel start to degrade you might notice a change in the surface texture of the tooth. In time you might start to notice increasing sensitivity, or significant discomfort in the tooth.... read more »

Dental stains that accumulate on the faces of the teeth in your smile can be unsightly. Even if you’re tempted to try using retail strength whitening products, you will likely find them ineffective at mitigating significant dental stains. Rather than risk the frustration as well as possible harm to your teeth and gums, you should consider scheduling an appointment with... read more »

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. Bill Cryderman, is happy to share some information with you. Plaque This is the biggest rival to the mouth. It’s a sticky, hard-to-see... read more »