“Laughing gas” is nitrous oxide, a colourless and odourless gas. Laughing gas was discovered by English scientist Joseph Priestly in 1793. It has been used for over 200 years and, even now, remains one of the most frequently used types of anesthetic. When nitrous oxide is combined with oxygen and inhaled through a mask placed […]
Are you afraid of the dentist? If even any small part of you is tempted to say yes, you’re certainly not alone. One study performed by the American Dental Association found that over 20% of Americans experience some degree of dentophobia. There’s no reason to think that statistic is much different here in Canada. Where […]
When you experience pain in a tooth it probably means that germs and bacteria have caused an infection in the tooth and you need to visit a dentist near you to have it looked at. Depending on the extent and severity of the decay it can be determined which procedure should be followed to stop […]
Parenting is hard. From daycare to dinosaurs to discipline to dating, not to mention dentistry. On the topic of dentistry, one subject that we get a lot of questions from parents about is orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment in Cranbrook is a significant investment of time and money, but also a tremendous investment in your child’s future […]
Are you missing any teeth? Dental bridges and dental implants are both solutions for tooth loss that restore dental function and the cosmetic appearance of a healthy jaw. With either bridges or implants, you can smile, laugh, and eat normally and confidently again. That doesn’t mean that they’re the same, though. In fact, there are […]
Dental bridges in Cranbrook fill gaps left behind by missing teeth. Bridges restore the appearance of your smile by filling those gaps with teeth designed and coloured to match your remaining natural teeth. Bridges and supported teeth restore the ability to chew and speak naturally and prevent the remaining natural teeth on either side of […]
Every dentist in Cranbrook knows how people feel when they hear the words root canal. People cringe and quake at the mere thought of such a complicated and painful dental procedure. That reaction is based on outdated and just plain wrong information that ignores the incredible advances in dental techniques and technology in recent years. […]
Your dentist in Cranbrook may recommend you have a tooth extracted if it is severely damaged or decayed. Tooth extraction is also sometimes necessary in advance of orthodontic work. Many dentists will encourage patients to have their wisdom teeth extracted to prevent serious complications down the road. If a wisdom tooth has become impacted or […]
Are you missing a tooth? It’s a little known fact, but most people will lose a tooth at some stage in their life, whether that be due to an accident, decay, or other reasons. For some adults, it might be that a tooth never grew in the first place, leaving a gap in their mouth. […]
Porcelain inlays and onlays are dental restoration procedures that are used to restore weak and damaged teeth. The only difference between the two is the location where the porcelain restoration is placed. Porcelain inlays are those that are placed in between the cusps or the chewing surfaces of the teeth while porcelain onlays are placed […]
