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The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River has been a part of the fall events since 2013. My first-year volunteering and I’m hooked! 26 balloons entered in the festival. [...]

Halloween is just around the corner.  It’s an exciting time for our children, but maybe not so much for our dentists.  Sugary treats are not good for our teeth, but there are some candies that [...]

Because proper oral hygiene is such an important aspect of your overall health, it would make sense that your toothbrush also plays an important role.  Brushing twice a day with the wrong [...]

Sometimes, it’s an uphill battle getting any kid to brush their teeth, but encouraging children who have special needs can pose unique challenges. And because of ongoing oral-motor issues, [...]

#1 Pregnancy: You may not know this, but pregnancy can alter the health of your mouth. Hormonal changes caused by pregnancy can affect your smile. Some women develop pregnancy gingivitis, which [...]

The first teeth cleaners date back 3500-3000 BC. The Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to have created ancient oral brushes by fraying the tips of twigs. The next civilization on the [...]

The answer is we eat to much sugar and too much carbohydrates. These are the perfect food for the bacteria that cause tooth decay.  Let’s face it, we all crave sweets and carbohydrates, like most [...]

Do You Brush Your Teeth Correctly? Probably Not. Almost everybody brushes their teeth, but only one in ten people are doing it effectively. To that, we have to say a great big “YUCK!” Imagine if [...]

Have you ever dreaded going to the dentist? If so, you are not alone. A visit to the dentist can be very anxiety-provoking. This fear can often lead to putting off dental work, making things [...]

It may be a first date or it may be a long-term relationship, but whatever the goal, young women and men have clearly stated what the “must-haves” are – at least when it comes to initial [...]