Differences Between Family Dentistry and General Dentistry
Posted by Family Dental in St Albert on Tue, 4 Apr 2023For some time now, the words "family dentist" and "general dentist" have been used interchangeably and in place of one another. These phrases are not interchangeable, though. While there is some overlap in the responsibilities in dental healthcare, there are also clear distinctions between the two. As a result, the staff at Family Dental wants you to understand the distinction between a general dentist and a family dentist. General Dentistry When it comes to dental care, general dentists are...
Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Professional Dental Cleaning Appointments
Posted by Family Dental in St Albert on Fri, 10 Mar 2023You may think that brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly is enough to keep your teeth healthy and clean. Even the most thorough oral hygiene regimen could overlook parts of your mouth's more difficult-to-reach places. Because of this, regular professional dental cleanings are essential to preserving excellent oral health. In this post, we'll talk about the advantages of routine dental cleanings and dispel some myths. Benefits of Professional Dental Cleanings Professional...
Resuming of Clinical Operation
Posted by Family Dental on Wed, 13 May 2020The last 2 months have been full of challenges and uncertainties. Thankfully, beginning Tuesday May 19, Family Dental is starting the gradual process of safely resuming full clinical operations. During the reopening process, our team will contact you by phone, email, or text message to schedule your next appointment. Unless you have an urgent dental problem, please wait for the team to contact you. We are proceeding to integrate a wide array of operational changes to ensure your safety...
Video about the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted by Family Dental on Wed, 25 Mar 2020ourworldindata.org & kurzgesagt.org created this helpful video to address the latest coronavirus outbreak....
The Importance of Dental Care for Pre-Schoolers
Posted by Family Dental on Fri, 7 Jun 2019Less than one percent of healthy children receive dental care as recommended by 12 months of age. The Canadian Dental Association recommends that children see a dentist within six months of their first baby tooth appearing or by age one, whichever comes first. Those most in need of dental care were least likely to receive it, researchers found - based on a survey of 2,500 families in Toronto with children around four years of age. Low family income, bottle use during the day or night beyond...
Start School Smiling!
Posted by Family Dental on Sun, 9 Sep 2018Family Dental is pleased to announce we will be participating in the province-wide campaign called Start School Smiling. Initiated by the Alberta Dental Association and College, Start School Smiling is a program that allows any grade one students in Alberta to access free dental examinations, cleaning, and bitewing x-rays (if needed) at participating dental clinics. Who Is Eligible? Students in grade one who are residents in Alberta, including home-schooled students, are eligible to...
Common Differences between Toothache and Earache
Posted by Family Dental on Thu, 16 Aug 2018However, it can be hard to tell the difference between whether you are suffering from a toothache or an earache as there are often similar symptoms for both. Symptoms and Causes of a Toothache Symptoms of a toothache can include pain inside or around the tooth, an aching sensation after you’ve eaten or consumed a hot/cold beverage, bad breath (halitosis), fever, swollen glands, and earache. Toothaches may be caused by cavities or infections, gum disease, dental work, grinding...
3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner
Posted by Family Dental on Wed, 11 Apr 2018We are thrilled to announce some exciting news: we are using the TRIOS Intraoral Scanner into our office. 3Shape TRIOS is a very cool resource that allows us to take digital impressions in true color! Say goodbye to Gagging Impressions! Check out the short video of a live scan. Modern technology is continually shaping the way that we approach and provide treatment in the health industry; this statement has proven very true in the dental field. Family Dental is proud to...
FREE Parking
Posted by Family Dental on Wed, 11 Apr 2018The parking lot in front of the building is FREE during the day. Currently, pay parking is only in effect on weekends and after 8 PM on weekdays. The parking machines will only accept payment when a pay parking is in effect. If a payment attempt to pay for parking, the ticket machine will display "FREE PARKING" and will not process payment...
We are open during renovation
Posted by Family Dental on Mon, 9 Apr 2018Thank you for your patience. Please excuse us while the building is being renovated. We know the construction isn’t ideal, but we feel fortunate to be able to stay open during renovations so we can continue to serve our patients. The Family Dental team would once again like to thank you for your patience and we hope to see you soon...
