Are you feeling some discomfort in the back of your mouth? Do you wonder if it might be your wisdom teeth acting up? Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to emerge in the oral cavity. While they can be valuable assets when healthy and properly aligned, they often … Read more
Do you find yourself waking up with a sore jaw or experiencing muscle tension? Maybe you’ve noticed the subtle signs of aging showing in your facial features. Often, these concerns can be linked to jaw clenching, muscle tension, or the effects of aging on facial aesthetics. Fortunately, there’s a solution that goes beyond the conventional … Read more
Do you have a gap between your teeth that bothers you? Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to have the gap closed, or fixed? Here at Petrolia Dental, we have a team of general dentists providing cosmetic dentistry that can introduce you to dental bonding and help close the gap that’s been staring at … Read more
Dental implants are a common, effective solution that many turn to when they are ready to replace their missing teeth. Dental implants are surgically attached to the jawbone by your dentist in South Edmonton, acting as a sort of replacement to dead or damaged tooth roots. Once the implant is installed and the gums and … Read more
Periodontal diseases usually occur when an infection and/or inflammation develops in the gums and bone surrounding the teeth. This is called gingivitis in its early stage. Patients with gingivitis will often notice red, swollen gums that can even bleed at times. If the gingivitis is left to worsen, it can develop into periodontitis. This is … Read more
Regular dental checkups are an important way to stay on top of your overall health and well-being. They help ensure your teeth and gums are clean and healthy, they give your dentist a chance to check for signs of serious diseases that are linked to problems in your mouth, and they help make sure that … Read more
We’ve all been told time and time again about the importance of keeping up with your regular visits to your dentist and dental hygienist. Regular check-ups are important to making sure that any small problems are identified and treated before they have the chance to develop into larger, more complex problems. But there’s also a … Read more
Regular visits to the dentist are an important part of your oral hygiene routine. They help keep your teeth clean and healthy, and they give your South Edmonton dentist the opportunity to notice small problems developing in your mouth, before they get the chance to turn into big problems. One of these problems that your … Read more
Every oral health routine should include regular dental x-rays. These help your family dentist see what’s happening under the gums and tooth enamel to help catch small problems before they become big problems. X-rays can be taken intraorally or extraorally. Intraoral x-rays are taken inside the mouth, and extraoral x-rays are taken outside of the … Read more
Regular dental visits are important to keeping your teeth and gums healthy, and for spotting early signs and symptoms of other health concerns. Petrolia Dental in Edmonton recommends that you see a dentist and a hygienist for a dental exam and hygiene visit at least every six months. About your visit with Edmonton Dentist Most … Read more