Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes sugar. It can cause a wide range of health problems including damage to your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart. However, people with diabetes also have an increased risk of developing dental problems. In this blog post, we will discuss the diabetes and dental health … Read more
Are you seeing pink in the sink after you brush? Have you noticed blood on your floss when you’re cleaning your teeth? There are different levels of severity when it comes to bleeding gums, but if you answered yes to the questions above, it’s time to call your dentist in South Edmonton to get checked … Read more
No doubt you already know the basics of good oral hygiene, including: Why stop at three when there are so many more habits that will improve your overall dental health. Here are 6 of the more lesser-known tips to achieve optimal oral health. It is important to note that while these may be lesser known, they are … Read more
You already know about the importance of regular dental visits. Along with a thorough, consistent home-based oral hygiene routine, this is the best chance for you to keep your teeth and mouth clean and healthy. Regular dental visits give your dentist and team the opportunity to identify many common and small dental problems like early-stage … Read more
April is Oral Health Month in Canada. Oral health often takes a back seat to other signs of physical health and Oral Health Month is a great reminder to not neglect your dental health. Dentists in South Edmonton want to make sure that patients take care of their oral health and listen to signs of … 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
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