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Regular dental check-ups and cleanings at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin are essential for good dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about […]
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Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like filling […]
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out what medications their patients are taking. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental process. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can affect oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other anticoagulants […]
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
This message from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin is about stress. Most people have been warned about its physical effects. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, too […]
Emergency Dental Care for Tooth Injuries in Wetaskiwin
Categories: Dental health, Emergency dentistry
Trauma to the face and teeth can be caused by many accidents, from sports competition to mishaps in the home to auto accidents. They can also happen in non-traumatic situations such as biting down too hard on an unpopped popcorn kernal or peach pit. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, emergency dentistry is one […]
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
This post from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin is for kids who want to make flossing their teeth a habit. Here are 5 flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time! Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to chest can remind me that this isn’t for my […]
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember we are trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are nervous about. Take deep […]
Tooth Whitening And Your Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Maybe you’ve always wanted a dazzling, movie star smile. Or maybe your teeth have just grown dull over the years. Whatever the reason might be, you’re one of millions of people who want to brighten their smiles with teeth whitening, one of our services at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin. You’ve got plenty of […]
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become complacent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In this blog post from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand, and to think about whether you could step it up a notch. By committing to dental health best […]
What Is A Canted Midline?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile makeover
At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin we consider many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The experienced cosmetic dentist takes into account the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. […]
