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At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it entail? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: Teeth whitening […]
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Dental Floss: Which Type is Best?
Along with brushing your teeth, flossing is the most important thing you can do for good dental health. There’s a varity of floss types to choose from. Which one is best for you? It depends. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we’re using this space to summarize what’s available, and what might influence your […]
Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?
In this blog post from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because their job is to cut food and their […]
The Techno-Toothbrush
Are electric toothbrushes any better at cleaning your teeth than manual toothbrushes? The answer depends on who you ask, because both have their advocates. In this article from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we aren’t going to recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a look at the world of the […]
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we remind all our patients to brush their teeth at least twice each day. Why is that necessary? We’ll use this post to explain. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth […]
Peace Begins With A Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Mother Theresa once said that peace begins with a smile. Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Cosmetic dentistry from Timothy G. Mahoney […]
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. The good news is that gum disease is treatable at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups with us are important, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for. […]
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we know that some patients become nervous when the time comes for another dentist appointment. And that’s why we offer sedation dentistry. We want to be sure that all our patients get the dental care they need. Millions of people cope with dental anxiety. In some people, it […]
What’s The Latest With Veneers?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain veneers
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth, or maybe a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Westaskiwin, porcelain veneers can mask these and other dental flaws, […]
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
This article from the dentist office of Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin is for new parents, or couples planning for children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. As many as 42% of children between 2 and 11 years old […]
