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Showing posts with label dental emergency. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dental emergency. Show all posts

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Athletes and Mouth Guards

Mouthguards are an essential piece of equipment in contact sports such as football, hockey, wrestling, baseball, and basketball. Imagine having a tooth knocked out in the middle of a game. Not only will it dampen your performance, but the healing time might put you on the bench for a few weeks. At Bear Creek Dental, we supply athletes of all ages with custom fitted mouth guards to ensure that you maintain your highest level of performance on the field, court, or rink.


Wearing a mouth guard helps protect teeth during sports and helps cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw. At Noah Dental Group, our custom fitted mouth protectors are individually designed to fit your mouth and your mouth only. First, our doctor will make an impression of your teeth and a mouth guard is then molded over the model using a special material. The thinness of the custom mouth guard allows for easy breathing and also allows for easy communication so that you can shout out your signals clearly.


If you have questions or concerns regarding mouth guards, please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide here at the practice, visit www.bearcreekdental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors in Grand Prairie AB, call 1-780-539-0404.

Friday, June 16, 2017

Don’t Delay a Dental Emergency

At Bear Creek Dental, our experienced dental team is ready to handle any situation, including dental emergencies. Accidents happen, but when a tooth becomes chipped, cracked, or knocked out, you’ll need to visit us immediately to correct the problem and prevent any further damage. Broken teeth can almost always be saved, but at the first sign of a dental emergency, we encourage patients to please call us and explain what happened. Meanwhile, in the midst of a dental emergency, utilize these tips to ensure a smooth recovery. 



  • For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth, keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it between your cheek and gums, or use a tooth preservation product that has the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of acceptance.

  • For a cracked tooth, immediately rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area.

  • If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress.

  • For toothaches, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between teeth.


If you have questions or concerns regarding emergency dental care, please give us a call immediately. To learn more about dental health as well as services we provide here at the practice, visit http://www.bearcreekdental.ca/ for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors in Grand Prairie AB, call 1-780-539-0404.