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When to Replace Fillings
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more
What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read more
Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

According to the Canadian Dental Association, more than 70 percent of Canadians will develop some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have published studies that Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Millions of people, around Medicine Hat, and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Vista Dental have handpicked the three must-have procedures Read more
Hypersensitive Teeth
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more
Osteoporosis and Dental Health
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

What do we know about osteoporosis? We may know that this disease makes the bones more brittle and vulnerable. We may know that osteoporosis is the cause of many a Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
The Truth about TMJ
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more
I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a Read more
Dental Filling Options
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

You’ve made an appointment at our Medicine Hat, office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a Read more
Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more