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Read up on our latest blog posts about brushing, flossing, dentures, electric toothbrushes, and other tips on dental care. Forest Lawn Dental Centre, in Calgary, offers a wealth of information to help you and your family maintain healthy and beautiful smiles.

Our recent blogs:

Jul 18, 2016

Age: A Nemesis to Your Teeth

Sorry if this bursts your bubble, but there is no magic elixir or fountain of youth for your teeth. If this newsflash ruins your day, we...

Jul 18, 2016

The Oral-Cardiac Connection: Gum Disease & Heart Disease

Although there is no solid evidence that poor oral health causes heart disease, there is enough of a connection that the Canadian Dental...

Jul 18, 2016

Can Sedation Dentistry Really Help You Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist?

If the thought of visiting the dentist makes your palms sweat and heart race, you’re not alone. An estimated 20% of North Americans...

Jul 18, 2016

Top 4 Reasons to Wear a Mouth Guard

It used to be a badge of honour among hockey players if they could smile and reveal several missing teeth. These gap-toothed smiles were...

Jul 18, 2016

The Insider’s Guide to Dental Implants

Looking for a better smile? Dental implants may be the perfect solution to replace missing roots or to support partial dentures. With a...

Jul 18, 2016

Cleaning Your Teeth with Braces: What You Need to Know

If you're one of many patients in Calgary receiving care from an orthodontist, it's crucial that you learn how to look after your teeth...

Jul 18, 2016

Manual vs. Electrical Toothbrushes

Many people assume electric toothbrushes are more effective at cleaning your teeth. However, dentists agree the most important feature of...

Jul 18, 2016

Removable Dentures vs. Dental Implants

Many adults in Calgary live with missing teeth. But there's no need to go through life that way. Dentures and dental implants are common...

Jul 18, 2016

What Is Gingivitis, and How Do I Treat It?

Most of us are familiar with cavities – at least 90% of the population has had one. Similarly, gingivitis and gum inflammation is an oral...

Jul 18, 2016

Say Hello to Your Tongue and Say Goodbye to Unwanted Odors

The tongue is a truly fascinating muscle. It allows us to speak, helps in the digestion process, and makes kissing much more fun. But...

Jul 18, 2016

The Truth about Fluoride and Your Teeth

Your dentist uses fluoride for your regular cleanings, and you may see fluoride touted in large letters on the side of your toothpaste....

Jul 17, 2016

Step Away from the Gum & Treat the Problem: How to Battle Bad Breath

If you suffer from chronic bad breath, or halitosis, you might feel some embarrassment surrounding your condition. You may have purchased...

Jul 17, 2016

Be Gentle Brushing Your Teeth

Brushing your teeth will not only make them whiter, brighter, and fresher – it will also make your teeth healthier. If you don’t clean...

Jul 17, 2016

Tips for Caring for Your Dentures

So you just got new dentures. But what now? Having dentures takes a lot of getting used to. Besides getting used to how to speak and eat...

Jul 17, 2016

7 Untold Ways to Use Dental Floss – Other Than Actually Flossing

Let’s face it, no one wants to floss. Okay, maybe some people love to floss, but for some of us it’s a struggle. However, you should be...