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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: May 23, 2023.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
Beneficial Beverage or Damaging Drink?
posted: May 16, 2023.

Talking about a healthy diet usually means talking about food. After all, our teeth and gums need protein, vitamins, and minerals to stay strong and free from cavities and gum Read more
Should I have TMD treated? Why?
posted: May 09, 2023.

TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 02, 2023.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures, and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Vista Dental. Everyone wants a glowing Read more
When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. the doctor and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
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