You First Dental - Dentist Airdrie

The 10 most frequently asked questions when people consider Invisalign clear aligners. People considering Invisalign clear aligners may have a variety of questions related to the process, cost, effectiveness, and overall experience of using Invisalign to straighten their teeth. Some common questions include: Find the answers to your questions below: 1. How does Invisalign work, […]

Invisalign. For more than straight teeth! Below some of the ways Invisalign can help you achieve the perfect smile, without any of the downsides of traditional braces. Invisalign clear braces are the perfect solution for straight teeth and a better bite without anyone noticing you’re doing anything at all to your smile. Invisalign provides a technique that will straighten your teeth using […]

3 Pros and 3 Cons of Dental Veneers: Weigh Your Options Before You Decide Dr. Jennifer Buchanan, dentist at You First Dental, Airdrie: "First, what are dental veneers? Dental veneers are porcelain shells that are custom-made to fit over your teeth to help correct imperfections like chips and cracks. The veneers are bonded onto the front […]

TMJ Pain Airdrie What Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)? If you suffer from chronic jaw pain, it’s possible that your jaw pain may be caused by stress. Stress can make you clench or grind your teeth both during the day and when you are asleep. This grinding can cause unnecessary damage to your teeth and jaw, leading to long-term […]

Do you have a missing tooth and want to know what could replace it? You may have heard of implants but are not sure if they are right for you. Dental implants are an alternative to partial or complete dentures or dental bridges. They replace a tooth’s roots and act as a support for an artificial replacement […]

Why Invisalign? Good question. Here are the answers ... Get the smile you've always wanted with Invisalign. Sure, you have a bunch of choices when it comes to straightening your teeth. Braces are common and other clear aligner systems are everywhere.  So why is Invisalign the answer? Invisalign provides one of the worlds most advanced clear aligner […]

If you have been having severe headaches or frequent migraines and have tried to find relief from them without success it may be becauseyou have been addressing the wrong headache cause. Painkillers can help for a time but are not a long term solution if the cause of your headaches and migraines are due to […]

Have you noticed that your teeth are no longer as white as they once were? Yellowing teeth can make you more self-conscious when in other people’s company. There are several options available to deal with discoloured teeth. You can use at home teeth whitening solutions or professional teeth whitening. This is a safe teeth whitening procedure and will […]

Do you feel that damage to your teeth is affecting your confidence with others or that your bite is not quite right? If you have spots on your teeth, or if you have chipped or broken teeth, dental veneers may be one method of concealing the damage, enabling more effective repair of broken teeth. Dental veneers are slivers of porcelain that fit […]

Crowns and the majority of bridges are fixed artificial devices that are used for tooth repair and replacement. They cannot be removed except by a dentist, as they are firmly cemented onto teeth or implants. Dental crowns can help repair a damaged or broken teeth caused by tooth decay. The crown gives strength to the […]

Root Canal Treatment Airdrie When tooth decay gets serious Airdrie Root canal treatment is a procedure used to treat a tooth infection, which has occurred at the centre of a tooth. This is where the root canal system is situated. Here at You First Dental in Airdrie we perform root canal treatments to relieve a patient’s pain […]

Gum disease is more common than you might think. Whenever the gums are sore or infected, it’s likely the culprit is gum disease. The signs you may have gum disease are often quite obvious. When you are brushing your teeth your gums might start bleeding and you may also have started noticing that you have bad breath. What is […]

Dental fillings have been the traditional way to solve a cavity that has occurred in a tooth so that toothache can be eliminated and extraction avoided. If you have tooth pain or a sensitive tooth, the first thing we will look at here at You First Dental in Airdrie is whether you have any tooth decay. How […]

Dental hygiene is something you probably think about just about every day. Perhaps you are concerned about the state of your teeth, maybe you are also concerned with their appearance as well. Bad breath is also often a cause for concern. Regular dental cleanings help ensure your gums and teeth are kept healthy and aids […]

Does your child have teeth that are crooked or misaligned? Are they making it difficult for your child to bite properly? It could mean it’s time to do something about it before it becomes painful or too embarrassing. It’s often easy for kids to feel sensitive about how they look and crooked teeth and wearing […]

First of all - we make sure that treatment won't hurt. BOTOX® has been on the market for a number of years now and is commonly used on the face to fill in lines, add bulk to receding lips and generally improve the contours of an aging face. BOTOX® is also gaining in popularity as […]

Just because you are an adult it does not mean you can’t benefit from orthodontic options. Many adults today are making their teeth’s appearance more of a priority. Aiming to have a straighter smile and a more appealing look is becoming much more common. At You First Dental here in Airdrie, we offer multiple orthodontic options […]

Around 80 million people in the U.S. alone are thought to regularly snore, but it’s not just the snorer that suffers. Partners can suffer, too – which almost doubles the number of people who are affected negatively by a snorer. Snoring interrupts the sleep cycle and can affect relationships, it is often a symptom of […]

A sports guard is an appliance that people wear to protect their teeth from damage while undertaking their favourite athletic activities. Every year, millions of teeth are lost or damaged on sports fields due to the absence of a sports mouthguard, or a poorly fitting one that does little to protect the teeth. Mouthguards are […]

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be a source of multiple symptoms, which are often hard to diagnose properly and so harder to find suitable treatment options. Fortunately, there are a number of technologies available that are able to shine a much needed light on TMJ disorders. Here at You First Dental in Airdrie, we use […]

Paying a visit to a dentist is probably not one of your favourite pastimes, not because you don’t want to maintain your oral health, but more because you’re worried you may have to endure pain to reach that goal. This dental fear is quite unfounded with the use of modern dental sedation techniques. These techniques help us to […]

Have you found it difficult to sleep at night? Does your snoring keep you or your loved one awake? Do you find yourself waking up from time to time with difficulty breathing? You may be suffering from something called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is one of a number of sleep disorders but in this case […]

Are you done with being unhappy with your smile and want a smile makeover? You have a gummy smile, or a chipped tooth, yellow teeth, or crooked teeth, and you want to get a new smile. Everyone should have a smile they are happy to share with the world. But how much does a smile […]

Looking for Dental Implants in Airdrie?DELILAH: “A great smile is worth the world to me.”JONATHAN: “Dental implants made me feel like myself again.” Did you Google: “Dental Implants Airdrie“? You’re at the right place. When you have missing teeth, every time you brush your teeth or smile into a mirror, you are reminded of how […]

You’ve got a headache…yet again. The pain radiates through your head and down your neck. It sends shooting pains into your face. Is it a tension headache? Could it be a migraine? Is it TMJ disorder, also known as TMD?One of the leading cause of temporomandibular joint disorder is malocclusion or a “bad bite.” What’s […]

These days, more and more patients are opting for dental implants when they lose a tooth. At You First Dental in Airdrie, we are happy to assist patients with their dental implant needs in a comfortable, caring environment. What Are Dental Implants and why does You First recommend them? To fully understand the impact dental […]

It doesn’t make sense to a lot of people. I can’t tell you how many times patients have come into my office in Airdrie, stumped by this revelation. My financial coordinator asks the patient if they have insurance, the patient nods that they do, and then promptly pulls out a medical insurance card. I get […]

For the past few years, researchers have explained the link between gum disease and heart disease. But what about a tooth infection and heart disease – is there a link there as well? New studies show that there is a definite connection between oral infections and heart disease. What does this mean for you? The […]