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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 […]
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Saliva And Dental Health
In this blog post from Dr. Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we look at the significance of your saliva. While most people may think it’s gross, saliva plays an important role in your dental health. Saliva is mostly water – no surprises there. But a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, […]
Swollen Gums?
If you are a worried Wetaskiwin resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one of every three adults is affected by tooth decay, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40. Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Timothy G. Mahoney DDS for immediate treatment. At Timothy G. […]
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Perfect smiles created at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin often require crown lengthening, a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers to upper teeth that appear too short because excess bone and soft […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Gum disease should never be taken lightly. But it is treatable at Dr. Timothy G. Mahoney in Wetaskiwin. The swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the […]
Fun Floss Facts
You probably believe that the most crucial aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. At Dr. Timothy G. Mahoney in Wetaskiwin, we agree. However, many people find that trying out different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire, along with improved […]
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the important job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also guards tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity. […]
What Is Oil Pulling?
Today’s Timothy G. Mahoney DDS post looks at oil pulling, an alternative dental health practice that has been generating a lot of buzz around Wetaskiwin. Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for twenty minutes to benefit the […]
Are You Flossing Out Of Fear?
Most Wetaskiwin men and women know that flossing is an important part of dental health. The value of this simple yet important exercise has been shown time and time again. But does fear have to play a role in your commitment to the practice? Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a […]
Perfect Smiles in Wetaskiwin
At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, our objective is keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy, and your smile as perfect as it can be. Always has been, and always will be! If it has been a while since you’ve had a teeth cleaning, give us a call to schedule one. You should […]
