Calgary Cosmetic Dental Treatments Blog

The foundation for good long-term oral health is built with a sound dental hygiene routine that includes at-home care and regular checkups with your family dentist.

Calgary, Alberta, dentist Dr. Gordon Chee and the entire team at Aesthetic Dental Studio are dedicated to helping you and your family maintain your oral health and to treating common dental problems when they arise. Please call us at 403-543-4600 to schedule your appointment.

Regular at-home dental care is an important component of your oral health. Good daily dental care habits should be established during childhood and include...

No, snoring is not necessarily the same as sleep apnea. Most people with sleep apnea snore, but not all people who snore have sleep apnea.

If you are concerned your snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, you should contact your physician as soon as possible. Sleep apnea can have serious effects on your health and can make it impossible to get the rest your body and brain need. Only a sleep doctor can determine whether you have sleep apnea.

Snoring can be caused by a number of things including:

• Being overweight
• Consuming alcoholic beverages before bed...

As the name suggests, the goal of preventative dentistry is the prevention of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. Part of your preventative dentistry routine should include twice yearly visits to our Calgary dentist for thorough teeth cleanings and examinations, but truly preventing dental issues will require a daily oral hygiene routine as well.

Caring for Your Teeth at Home

To properly care for your teeth at home:

• Brush – after every meal and snack, bush your teeth with a soft bristled toothbrush and a fluoride...

It’s impossible to say how long your porcelain veneers will last. It depends on many factors, such as what type of veneers you have, personal bite characteristics, proper care, and, ultimately, chance.

The type of veneers you have will make a big difference on the longevity of your restorations. The standard for porcelain veneers today is a heat-pressed ceramic composite. This type of veneer has a good survival rate, about 94% at ten years and 84% at 20 years, according to studies. Other types of veneers may not last as long.

Your personal bite characteristics can also impact the longevity of...