It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. you can form a new, good habit in as little as ten seconds, with these suggestions from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin. Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds you can probably find 5 places …
Category: Dental health
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
In this post from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath.While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia. Saliva and …
Floss Pick Facts
At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed …
Seeking A Relationship In Wetaskiwin?
The relationship you have with any health care professional is more important than you might think. This is as true for a dentist as any other provider. That’s just one reason why, at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we work hard to make our office a friendly, welcoming, and thoroughly professional place. When it …
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
You know the old saying: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we are big advocates of preventative dentistry as the best way to maintain dental health. Preventative dentistry, though, is more than healthy teeth and gums. Your dental health is directly related to …
Our Standard Of Excellence
At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That …
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition – severe mouth …
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
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 of days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry …
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
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
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 …