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Toothache is one of the most common pain that people experience. It can be caused by a number of things…

Overcrowded teeth are a common dental issue that can cause a number of problems for patients if left untreated. In this article, we’ll discuss the

Dry Socket – What Is It? A dry socket occurs when a tooth is extracted, but a blood clot does not form or likewise, gets

There are a few reasons why you would need a tooth pulled instead of repaired…

When teeth break it can result in a varying degree of other problems. You might not even…

Even though an emergency dental situation is often the result of poor dental care, your lifestyle, sports, or accidents can also cause dental issues. If you currently have a dental issue…

Gum disease is a fairly common problem among the general population, depending on the stage of gum disease you’re in, it may not seem like an issue at all.

Did you know you can make your teeth stronger? Teeth seem pretty hard already, but that can be deceptive when you consider how much use teeth go through on your average day.

Toothache pain can be quite severe and in some cases it can be so disruptive it can stop patients from doing there daily activities.

There are steps that you can use to try to lessen the severity of the emergency.

The health of your gums is imperative to your overall dental health, the gums can also have a big impact on your general health as well.

A dentist will almost always recommend that you keep as many of your original teeth as possible…

Finding the best dentist for your particular needs can be challenging, finding the best “emergency dentist” is an even harder task.

Wisdom teeth are a relic from our past, scientists believe they were needed when we ate tougher foods that needed to be chewed more. However, as humans evolve so do our habits and techniques…

It may surprise you to know that you might need a tooth pulled even if there is no obvious sign of pain or even breakage. However, there are signs..

You don’t need to avoid all food that is bad for your teeth, but you should keep an eye out so you don’t overconsume these

Do you need a general, special, or emergency dentist? If the dental issue is so impactful that it’s severely causing you pain…

Dental crowns are a commonly used dental solution and they have been around for multiple millennia (literally).

A lot of patients are more scared of root canals than they should be. People also think they hurt more than they do. Dentists have been doing root canals for almost 200 years!

There’s a lot of dental misinformation out there, if you trust the wrong info it could lead to cavities…

Do you or someone you know have a set of dentures and you’re wondering how to take to the best care of them that you can?

Dentistry appliances can be pretty confusing for a lot of reasons. Do you need an implant, a root canal, a bridge, dentures or braces?

Have you considered a water pick before for your teeth but you are unsure if it is worth the extra cost or time? Water picks can be super useful for your gum & teeth health…

Plaque and tartar are similar, but they’re not the same thing. One can be prevented at home, and the other needs a dental professional to remove it from your teeth.

Dental health is extremely important, not taking care of your teeth and mouth can lead to numerous issues that can make life very difficult.

Have a cavity and you want to know how we fix it? Or maybe you’re just curios on what the procedure to fix a cavity is… Either way, we created this blog for both audiences.

Suffering from tooth pain is never fun for anyone. If you are afflicted with a toothache, please call your dentist to set an appointment, especially if it is persistent, or prevents you from doing simple activities, like sleeping.

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth, they are a more permanent alternative to bridges, or dentures; partial, or complete.

A wisdom tooth is another name for any one of four third molars, there is a possibility that some or all of these teeth won’t develop. Sometimes an individual may never see wisdom teeth as they may not erupt through the gum.

Root Canal Therapy is also known as endodontic therapy, it refers to a procedure that tries to remove an infection that has occurred inside the tooth. In best-case scenarios it can also protect the tooth from getting future infections. 

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus from a bacterial infection. Abscesses can occur in different areas around the teeth for multiple reasons and they affect the involved tooth. Abscesses may also affect the surrounding bone and sometimes adjacent teeth.

Smiles Dental Group prides itself on offering above all else, convenience. We have multiple locations in and around Edmonton. Our Edmonton dentist clinics operate out of the following areas…

Broken/fractured teeth, gum disease, infection, that’s only some of the dental emergencies that frequently show up. If you have any of these dental emergencies it can definitely ruin your day, and disrupt your life…

There are a few occasions when a dentist needs to pull your teeth, the main concern is that the tooth is beyond repair and none of it can be salvaged.

If you have a moderate to severe toothache, it can make your life difficult. Even simple things such as; chewing, talking, and sleeping can become a chore.

Dental emergencies are incredibly disruptive and they can be extremely painful depending on what the issue is. At Smiles Dental Group; our skilled general dentists can fix…

Most dental emergencies are not severe enough to go to an emergency room. For example, if you have an infected abscess our emergency clinic can operate on it…

A dental emergency requires immediate dental care. Most dental emergencies fall into one or more of the following categories. If you experience any of the following situations, please call our emergency line. Smiles Dental Group has a clinic that is open…

Can all dental clinics handle dental emergencies? Not every clinic is built equally, not every clinic has the capability, capacity, or schedule to handle emergencies.