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The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we hope our patients all brush their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can contain […]
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Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
In this blog post from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we would like to deliver some straightforward tips about oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just cleaning the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has progressed into tartar, no measure […]
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we urge our patients to brush and floss twice a day. For some of us, brushing can be a nuisance that gets in […]
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we provide our patients with cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art […]
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Periodontitis is the formal name of advanced gum disease. It’s one of the leading causes of tooth loss, and affects millions of people over the age of thirty. But at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, gum disease can be treated, and does not have to result in the loss of teeth. Gum disease is […]
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 […]
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 […]
