Mar 18, 2020 | Information
Effective immediately there is a mandatory suspension of all non-emergency dental treatment and services in Alberta . You can still reach Illuminada dental by email and we will respond as quickly as possible. Dentists who are providing emergency care must perform a...
Feb 11, 2020 | Dental Surgery
What are wisdom teeth and why do we need them removed? Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that usually come in during your late teens or early twenties. As these are the last of the adult teeth to come in, there often isn’t enough space for proper growth and...
Jan 13, 2020 | Dental tips, General Dentistry
Everything you put in your mouth affects your teeth, including what you drink. Some beverages stain your teeth, some make them more sensitive, some can even soften your tooth enamel and leave them at higher risk for cavities. Many of us are trying to live...
Dec 16, 2019 | Dental tips, General Dentistry
The holiday season is upon us and with it all those sweet treats and snacks that seem to pop up everywhere you go. Most people indulge themselves with goodies more during the holidays than the rest of the year. Go ahead and enjoy but remember there are some things...
Nov 9, 2019 | Diabetics and Dentistry, General Dentistry, Uncategorized
We all know that diabetes affects your body’s ability to process sugar. All the food you eat is turned to sugar and used for energy. In Type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin to carry the sugar from your blood to the cells that need it for energy. In...
Oct 10, 2019 | General Dentistry
Since 1967 Edmonton has added fluoride into our city drinking water. The E.L Smith water treatment plant is currently undergoing an upgrade that will require the huge fluoride tanks to be replaced. While these tanks are being switched out, fluoride will no...
Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
The University of Greifswald, Germany conducted an 11-year long study on the effectiveness of powered toothbrushes and have confirmed that powered toothbrushes are more effective than manual toothbrushes in reducing gum disease, clinical attachment loss (the...
Aug 15, 2019 | Cleaning and Prevention
Your Breath – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. No one wants to hear that they have bad breath, but if a good friend or your spouse is telling you, you need to pay attention. Scared to ask someone how your breath is? It’s kind of gross but smell your dental floss...
Jul 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
Are Dental Implants Right for Me? If you are missing one or more of your teeth, it’s a good idea to talk to your dentist to discuss your treatment options. Even just one missing tooth can cause the remaining teeth to shift out of alignment causing even more issues. It...
Jul 2, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Recent studies have shown that the majority of Canadians (86%) want whiter teeth. You can get your shine back on your smile with a variety of teeth whitening methods as there are pros and cons from a dentist office and using an at-home kit. Which one should you try to...
