I scream, you scream, we all scream from ice cream! Those aren’t the correct words to the song, but if you are one of the over 3 million Canadians who suffer from tooth sensitivity to cold or tooth sensitivity to sweets, you may be cringing at the thought of the sugary, cold treat. Talking to […]
March is Sleep Apnea Awareness Month
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Sleep apnea is a common and serious sleeping disorder that happens when your regular breathing is interrupted during sleep. Snoring is common among patients with sleep apnea but not all snorers have sleep apnea. There are two main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea. The more common form, it is the […]
Lip Cancer: what you really need to know
What are the signs and symptoms of lip cancer and how SPF lip balm can lower your risk. Lip cancer is a type of mouth cancer, which sounds scary, but the good news is that if caught early, it can be treated successfully. Therefore, early diagnosis is essential. If you haven’t heard much about it, […]
Sparkling Water
I love bubbly water, but is it bad for my teeth? Is the satisfying fizz of your favourite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Any drink with carbonation—including sparkling water—has a higher acid level, some reports have questioned whether sipping sparkling water will weaken your tooth enamel (the hard outer shell of […]
Happy Holidays from Sundance Dental
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Marijuana and Oral Health
When you meet people from other countries, you’ve likely been party to this conversation, “You’re from Canada; marijuana is legal there now, right. It’s long been known that smoking can lead to several oral health issues, not just bad breath and discolored teeth, but gum disease and oral cancer as well. As Canada legalized marijuana […]
Why Your Dentist Wants You to Chew Gum
April is oral health month and our big push this month is promoting the recommended daily four habits for good dental hygiene: Brush, Floss, Rinse and Chew. Of course, you know to brush twice a day, floss once a day, and use mouthwash daily, but you may not know that your dentist wants you to […]
Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Wisdom Teeth Problems:
We have a few Whether you are an adolescent, parent, or grown adult, you’ve probably heard someone tell you about getting wisdom teeth removed. And, we get it… hearing about a dental procedure is never fun or exciting. If you haven’t had your wisdom teeth removed yet, you’re probably wondering: Let’s find out if you […]
7 REASONS WHY YOUR FAMILY DENTIST WANTS YOU TO FLOSS
Every now and then, you hear a story in the media about how flossing isn’t necessary and plenty of people have healthy mouths without having flossed a day in their lives. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Keep reading for seven reasons why dentists in Calgary SE and SW think you […]