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How to Help Your Kids Be Less Nervous at Your Family Friendly Dentist Office
Here's what you need to do to ensure your child overcomes or never develops a fear of the dentist. Read More…
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Common Dental Issues for Teens that Can be Treated at Family Dental Care Clinics
Like adults, teens face many oral health problems that may necessitate a visit to a family dental care clinic. Fortunately, a lot of dental issues in teens are easily resolved with early diagnosis and treatment. Read More…
How Often Should You Schedule Routine Family Dental Check-Up and Cleaning Services?
Keep in mind that going to your dentist isn't just about keeping your teeth clean and healthy. Your oral health is actually a window to your overall health. Read More…
When Should a Child First Visit a Pediatric Dentist Clinic?
Most parents wait until there’s a dental issue before visiting a pediatric dentist's clinic. After all, the milk teeth will just fall out and be replaced, right? Here's why that's too late! Read More…
The age-old question: should you floss before or after brushing? Most dentists will agree that the most important thing is that you regularly brush and floss. Read More…
How Dentist Help Achieve Total Smile Makeover
If you have complex dental problems and aesthetic imperfections, our dentist can design a complete smile makeover that will change the appearance of your smile. Whatever your circumstances or dental condition, we offer comprehensive treatment plans to help you get a more healthy, beautiful set of teeth. Read More…
5 Tips to Help Kids Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist
Taking your child to the kids dentist is important for their oral health. However many children view dental visits as a scary event. The following five tips ought to make the next visit a little easier. Read More…
Get a Natural Smile with Invisalign Braces in Calgary
If you had the unfortunate experience of having metal braces fitted to your teeth during your early years, the emotions you felt at the time most likely haunt you to date. Read More…
How Does Direct Dental Billing Work?
A visit to the dentist should be as pleasant as possible from the dental work to the payment. At Millrise Dental Clinic, located in SW Calgary, we endeavor to ensure that this is available for all of our clients. Our dentists provide excellent service, including emergency service. Read More…
Achieve A Beautiful Smile with CEREC Same Day Crowns
What is in a beautiful smile, you might ask? For a start it gives you more self-confidence in public which translates to higher self-esteem. With these two qualities, you have better outlook to life and voila! You are on the path to success. Read More…
What Are Dental Inlays & Onlays?
Dental inlays and onlays are restorations used to repair mild decay or damage in rear teeth. They can also be used to repair cracked teeth in place of a crown if the damage is not too substantial. Read More…
Things to Know When Getting Dental Crowns
Do you have a tooth that has been weakened due to a large cavity, an accident, or root canal treatment? If so, you may require a dental crown to strengthen and protect it from further damage. Read More…
Your Basic Guide to Invisalign/Invisible Braces
Invisible braces, better known as Invisalign, are removable orthodontic appliances which can be used for tooth alignment in place of the more common braces. They are a perfect solution for people who need to get their teeth aligned, but shudder at the thought of living with metal braces for the length of time required. Read More…
Does The Tooth Become Brittle After A Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment involves the complete removal of the nerve and the living tissue found in the tooth. In order for the dentists to access the pulp cavity of the tooth, they have to remove a reasonable amount of the tooth substance. This results in a weaker tooth structure. The tooth is more vulnerable to breaking when under pressure. Read More…
10 Dental Mistakes That May Require An Emergency Dentist
Most people only think of finding an emergency dentist when they are in excruciating pain. This pain is usually the result of one of the following mistakes. Read More…
What To Know About Gum Recontouring
Healthy gums frame our teeth. This framing is so important to the appearance of our teeth, just as you would frame a beautiful painting. Sometimes tissue of the gums can become swollen, red, or uneven – this takes away from the appearance of teeth that are otherwise healthy. Read More…
What You Need To Know About Getting Root Canal Treatment
Sometimes if you have a cavity, a deeper crack in your tooth, trauma to the tooth, or a leaking restoration, the soft tissue inside the canal of your tooth called dental pulp may become infected or abscessed, leading to great discomfort and pain. Read More…
Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth are a great source of confusion for most teens. Indeed, most people even get into their adulthood with issues about these pearly whites still vexing them. Read More…
What You Need To Know When Getting Invisalign
Achieve a Straighter, More Balanced Smile with Clear Invisalign® Braces
Have you dreamed of having straight, perfect teeth but have been too embarrassed to wear metal braces, especially as an adult? It’s time to
stop feeling self-conscious. Instead of wearing uncomfortable metal braces, patients interested in straightening their teeth have another
option – Invisalign® invisible braces in Calgary.
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Why Visit to Dentist in Your Baby’s First Year is Vital
Did you know that early childhood caries (ECC) is the number one chronic infections disease in clinics? Did you know that infections in ECC are five times more common than asthma? Read More…
Can a Sedation Dentist Open the Door to Better General Health?
If you experience some fear when visiting dental clinics, do not worry, you are not alone. Dental anxiety is a common phenomenon in America, and can be a real problem if it prevents you from getting the help you need from a dentist when you have a problem. Read More…
Importance of Visiting Dental Clinics Regularly
They say numbers do not lie and if that is so, Canadians have a serious dental care problem. The Canadian Dental Association’s (CDA) reports that 7 out of 10 people develop gum disease in their lifetime. A study at a Calgary Hospital by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) reported 70% of hospital visits were due to dental disease. Read More…
Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Dental Veneers at Calgary
What is the value of your smile? Yes, you must be musing over any credible answer, and truth be told, it is hard to get one instantly. However, when you look at it again, you realize that your smile reflects your personality. When you can’t smile, everyone will notice something is wrong. Read More…
Whiten and Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening
A smile is one of those attributes you might take for granted yet, according to the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), it plays the greatest part in creating first impressions. Read More…
10 Tips to Make Key Dental Dates Part of Your Calendar
Before you fill your calendar with activities, it is important to remember to make time for key dental dates throughout the year. The following tips will help you ensure that you schedule time for your oral health this year. Read More…
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Treatment & Aftercare
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most important dental procedures you will receive from your dentist. It is a process that determines your future dental outlook or that of your child. As such, you must make sure you pick a reputable, highly trained and experienced family dentist to avoid complications. Read More…
What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth Extractions
For people ages 17 to 24, wisdom teeth extraction is very commonly necessary. They grow in the back of the mouth, and often become impacted – meaning there is not adequate room in the rear of the mouth to function properly. Symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth can include pain, swelling, and infection. Read More…
How to Care for Sensitive Teeth
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, you’re not alone. As many as 40 million adults in North America experience it each year, and it is one of the most common complaints among dental patients. Read More…
How to Get Your Kids Excited About Their Dental Care
If you don’t want your child to always fight you whenever it’s time for their next checkup, or to fight every time you tell them to floss or brush their teeth, it’s important to make dental care a fun activity for the them so that they’re always looking forward to a visit with the kids’ dentist. Read More…
Bridges are a proven way of replacing the function and appearance of missing teeth, as well as maintaining surrounding ones and a correct bite position. Millrise, your Calgary SW dental clinic, is experienced in helping patients with all the right alternatives for replacing missing teeth. Read More…
Things to Know About the General Dentistry We Offer
We are proud to offer comprehensive family dental care to patients of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Since 1989, our clinic has built its reputation on caring for families like yours! Read More…
What to Know About Dental Implants
If you’re missing teeth and desire a fuller, more natural smile, dental implants could be a great solution for you. The function of your mouth will also be restored. During the procedure our dentist will affix a replacement tooth (a bridge or partial denture) if there is only one or two teeth missing, or full dentures if there’s significant tooth loss. Read More…
What To Know About Hygiene Sealants
The surface of your teeth isn’t flat, but rather is made up of jagged edges and grooves called pits and fissures. One method of preventing cavities and decay from developing in these often hard-to-clean areas is to seal them off with a special sealant. Read More…
What You Need to Know About Dental Bonding
Sometimes bigger teeth at the front of your mouth are stained, broken, or damaged. This can cause an attractive look to your smile. These issues can be easily fixed in our office with dental bonding. Read More…
Tips for Preparing for Children’s Or Kids Dentistry
If you’re a parent looking the ideal office for your child’s dental care, then look no further! At Millrise Dental Clinic, we believe that all children should enjoy coming to their dental appointments. Our team of professionals enjoy working with them and strive to make every appointment as relaxing and enjoyable as possible for your child. Read More…
What to Know For Dental Checkups & Hygiene
Brushing and flossing regularly at home are both great oral care habits, but are only part of a successful routine for preventing cavities and gum disease. The other essential part of a successful oral care practice is having teeth professionally cleaned by a hygienist. Read More…
What to Expect When Getting Dental Fillings
Research shows that 90 percent of adults worldwide have had at least one cavity in their lifetime. It is, therefore, one of the most common treatments in dentistry. When completing the process, your dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and fills it with a filling, which stops the decay and allows the tooth to heal. Read More…
What is Considered Dental Emergencies?
The majority of problems can be taken care of during regular office hours. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, such as those shown below, you may be experiencing a dental emergency. Read More…
What To Know About Sedation To Ease Nerves When Visiting Dentist
Many people become anxious during trips to the dentist. If you are one of those individuals, don’t worry. It is common to experience “dental phobia” when a dental visit is imminent. Read More…
Are your missing teeth making you self conscious and you are losing your smile? Many people who lose several teeth over time become uncomfortable to smile widely and slowly learn not to. Millrise Dental can help you, because there are several options. Read More…
What to Consider When Getting Dental Veneers
Porcelain Dental Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures in dentistry and can benefit patients with a wide range of cosmetic issues. Read More…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer Screenings
At our dental office, we do everything we can to help maintain the health of your smile and prevent diseases that may compromise your oral health, including regular hygiene care and oral cancer screening. Read More…
How To Treat Periodontal Disease
When plaque builds up, it can cause inflammation and swelling, and could lead to periodontal disease. This can cause damaging effects like gum recession and tooth loss, if left untreated. Read More…
What to Consider When Managing Sleep Apnea Disorder
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by pauses (apneas) in breathing during sleep, each pause causing one or more breaths to be missed repeatedly. Read More…
What You Need To Know About Professional Teeth Whitening
We can restore your smile using one of several simple tooth-whitening procedures. Our dentist will check to ensure you have no underlying diseases, and then select the most appropriate type of whitening for you. Read More…
Technologies Used At Millrise Dental Clinic
We believe in offering our patients the very best in care, and that means using the most current technology we have at our disposal. At Millrise Dental Clinic, we offer you up-to-date technologies that vastly improve upon the traditional ways of dentistry. Read More…
What Payment Options Are Accepted At Millrise Dental
To make payment for our dental services as convenient as possible, we accept a variety of payment options at Millrise Dental Clinic Read More…
What To Know About TMD/TMJ Treatments
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the area directly in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper jaw and lower jaw meet. Within the TMJ, there are many complex moving parts including muscles, tendons, and bones that allow the lower jaw to close on the top jaw, letting you bite, chew, and talk. Read More…
What To Expect During Your First Visit At Millrise Dental
Our goal is to ensure that each of our patients is comfortable and receives outstanding service whenever they visit our dental clinic. When you visit Millrise Dental Clinic for your first appointment, you will be pleasantly surprised by our comfortable, well thought out environment. Read More…
As we move into the next phase of Alberta’s COVID 19 pandemic response where dental clinics are permitted to treat patients for urgent care situation, we would like to remind you that the safety and security of our patients and our dental team is of the highest priority. We have taken many steps to ensure that we are doing our part to limit the spread of COVID-19 while attending to your dental needs with the highest quality of care. Please read the information below to familiarize yourself on how we will be improving your experience at Millrise Dental Clinic. Read More…