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Tooth Minute Tuesday

Do dental implants feel like natural teeth?

Dental implants look like natural teeth, and they also feel like them to some extent. Here, our Medicine Hat dentists describe the similarities and differences.

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Can Clear Aligners Fix an Overbite?

Our Medicine Hat dentists are often asked if overbites can be fixed with clear aligners. The answer is yes, but first, we need to understand what an overbite is, why it should be fixed and what the process entails.

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Will my dental implants prevent bone loss?

People with missing teeth sometimes look older than they really are as a result of the deterioration of jawbone that comes with tooth loss. Our Medicine Hat dentists explain why this happens and how dental implants can help.

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12 Tips for Wearing Clear Aligners

Are you wondering how you can get the most out of your clear aligners - and how to wear them so you'll feel as comfortable as possible? Our Medicine Hat dentists review some tips for you.

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Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

If your dentist recommends a dental implant to replace missing teeth, you may first require bone grafting. In this post, our Medicine Hat dentists explain bone grafting for dental implants.

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5 Ways Invisalign Can Change Your Smile

Our Medicine Hat dentists are here to describe what you can expect before, during, and after using Invisalign clear aligners, and how Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you want.

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How Does Invisalign Work?

How Does Invisalign Work?

Because Invisalign doesn’t look like the braces you remember seeing years ago, you may wonder how they help straighten your teeth. Here, our Medicine Hat dentists explain the details.

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Dealing with Dental Phobias (How to be less scared of the Dentist)

Dealing with Dental Phobias (How to be less scared of the Dentist)

If you're already scared of the dentist, you know how hard it can be even to pick up the phone and dial the dentist's number. Your tooth is throbbing, getting worse day by day, and yet enduring that ever increasing pain in your face is somehow better than stepping foot within a 100 yard radius of a dental office.

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When “Your Friend” is Too Scared to Go to the Dentist (Preventing Dental Phobia with Nitrous Oxide Sedation)

When “Your Friend” is Too Scared to Go to the Dentist (Preventing Dental Phobia with Nitrous Oxide Sedation)

Whether it’s your friend or secretly you, it doesn’t matter - dental fear is a serious issue, and it absolutely should NEVER be looked at from a judgmental mindset. It’s often hard for those who aren’t scared of dentistry whatsoever to understand what’s truly going on in the mind of someone with a dental phobia. When you do understand dental fear, it can help you prevent your kids or grandkids from developing it. And if its something that’s already taken hold in your or a loved one’s life, then

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Kids Shouldn't Snore - Sleep Apnea in Children (Allergies, ADHD, Tonsils and Tongue Tie)

I recently had the good pleasure of interviewing Dr. Nick Douvis, a colleague and friend of mine who has had a special interest in childhood sleep apnea for the last 19 years. You can watch the full interview above, or continue reading for the take home points.

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