For many people, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can lead to long-term discomfort and pain, leaving them afraid to see a dentist. However, the best treatment for TMD begins with a visit to a dentist in Alberta with experience providing neuromuscular treatment. TMD can cause a wide range of symptoms including:
Dentists do more than simply clean teeth and check for cavities. Though these are both cornerstones of our general dentistry services in Calgary, a dentist can also help you find relief from pain, improve the health and function of your body and even identify potentially life-threatening health risks.
The Canadian Dental Association has designated April as National Oral Health Month to raise awareness of the important, sometimes underestimated role dentists play in keeping patients healthy. Dr. Chee believes that...
Read MoreThe gums are just as important to oral health as the teeth. The pink soft tissue covers tooth roots and helps support and protect the teeth. If you suffer from periodontal disease, dentist in Calgary Dr. Gordon Chee provides several forms of gum therapy. He can also offer guided recommendations to help you care for your gums.
Just like healthy teeth, the best type of gum treatment is preventative care. This includes:
Do you want to brighten your smile without spending a lot of time or money? Tooth whitening is a quick and affordable solution for enhancing the shine of your teeth just in time for an evening out with your significant other.
Though tooth whitening isn’t permanent, it does offer our Calgary patients who are on the go an effective way to eliminate stains on the teeth before special occasions. Whether it’s a job interview, a wedding or a holiday like Valentine’s Day, bleaching is an ideal way to return shades of whiteness to your smile fast.
Advantages of visiting the dentist for tooth whitening...
Read MoreIt’s a new year, and for many of us it’s a time to think about new ways to improve ourselves over the next 12 months. If you live in Calgary and you’re unhappy with the health or look of your teeth, Dr. Gordon Chee can recommend many different dentistry treatment options.
During your free consultation, Dr. Chee and our team will closely evaluate your teeth and gums and use digital photos and X-rays to examine the overall condition of your dental health. After the exam, Dr. Chee can identify problems and suggest a wide range of solutions.
Some of the dentistry treatments available at our...
Read MoreAccording to the Public Health Agency of Canada, one in four Canadian adults is at high risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. If you’re high-risk or already exhibiting signs of sleep apnea, it’s imperative to seek professional help as soon as possible.
Apnea is diagnosed through a process known as a sleep study. Though at-home testing options are available, most sleep studies are performed at a sleep clinic outfitted with equipment for assessing a sleeping patient’s breathing, heart rate, blood oxygen content and more.
Before undergoing a sleep study, a specialist will likely evaluate you for...
Read MoreTooth decay is one of the most common oral health problems. Thankfully, it’s also one of the easiest to detect and treat. Calgary dentist Dr. Gordon Chee provides multiple preventative and general services for cavities.
Poor dental hygiene isn’t the only cause of cavities, but it is a major risk factor. By allowing plaque to build up on your teeth and not cleaning it off in a timely, thorough fashion, you’ll increase the likelihood of bacteria eroding and damaging parts of your teeth.
You might not realize you have a cavity until bacteria begin attacking the...
Read MoreIn-office whitening has a number of benefits over options you can buy at the store. But is there a difference between over the counter products and the take-home teeth whitening kits we provide at our Calgary cosmetic dentistry office?
Calgary dentist Dr. Gordon Chee offers take-home teeth whitening as well as chairside treatment using the Zoom! system. While it's true that take home kits contain bleaching gel with a lower concentration than what a cosmetic dentist would use, professionally formulated products are still stronger than any OTC alternative.
Take home teeth whitening has other...
Read MoreWhether you’re missing one tooth or an entire row of teeth, you’re likely looking for an appealing way to restore your smile. Many of our patients in Calgary and other areas of Alberta have found that dental implants are an ideal choice for tooth replacement.
But what characteristics make a patient suitable for implant dentistry? Our Alberta dentists will carefully evaluate you for the following:
Do you suffer from headaches, or hear strange popping or clicking sounds when you move your mouth? If so, you might be experiencing symptoms of TMJ disorder, a condition where the jaw joint loses function.
Disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be debilitating if left untreated. Fortunately, Aesthetic Dental Studio in Calgary offers a wide range of neuromuscular dentistry treatment options to help manage pain and restore strength and mobility to your jaw.
If Calgary dentist Dr. Gordon Chee determines that TMJ dysfunction (...
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