Why Invisalign®? Benefit 10 – You Can Get Invisalign at White Oak Family Dental – Calgary, Alberta

With Invisalign, there’s no need to research orthodontists and find yet another treatment provider for your dental care. You can get Invisalign from your dentist here at White Oak Family Dental. This means you won’t need to fill out more paperwork for a new provider and you won’t need to worry about facilitating communication between…

Why Invisalign®? Benefit 9 – Invisalign Is Just as Effective as Traditional Metal Braces – Calgary, Alberta

You spend a lot of time at the orthodontist’s office with traditional metal braces. Every four weeks, you’ll go in for a scheduled visit where your braces will be adjusted and tightened––and of course, there’s the unplanned emergency visits we mentioned earlier. All the time spent at the orthodontist’s office quickly adds up, and it…

Why Invisalign®? Benefit 8 – Invisalign Is Just as Effective as Traditional Metal Braces – Calgary, Alberta

Invisalign isn’t just made with plastic––it’s made from advanced SmartTrack® material, for more predictable, controlled tooth movements. As Invisalign technology becomes more sophisticated, it means Invisalign is just as effective as metal braces for almost all orthodontic cases. While there is still a small number of patients with complex issues that need to be treated…

Why Invisalign®? Here are the benefits! Benefit 7 – It’s Covered By More and More Dental Insurance Plans – Calgary, Alberta

When Invisalign was a brand-new orthodontic treatment, it wasn’t covered by most dental insurance plans. While many still do not cover Invisalign aligners, we’re seeing more plans pay for all or part of the cost as evidence mounts about the efficacy of this treatment. Ask your benefits manager at work or call your dental insurance…

White Oak Family Dental has Your Smile! – Calgary, Alberta

There are so many good reasons to have a great smile.  A healthy smile is what makes a truly great smile.  When you can flash a beautiful, healthy smile, it radiates the inner you. White Oak Family Dental for You For 10 years Dr. Swapna Menon of White Oak Family Dental has dedicated his practice…

Permanent Teeth Replacement Solutions – Calgary, Alberta

When you shop for a big ticket item like a car, a house or any other personal investment, you make comparisons. Comparisons are the only way to make an informed decision. This is also true when choosing permanent teeth over implants.  The differences may surprise you. Permanent Teeth over Implants — What’s the Difference It’s…

Preventive Care – This Fall – Calgary, Alberta

Yes, it’s going to be fall soon.  The time we get clean our windows, draperies, carpets and ready our yards for winter.  But, what about getting our teeth ready for all the foods and beverages we’re about to eat?  It’s called preventive care and you can think of it as fall approaches for your teeth.…

Missing Teeth – Calgary, Alberta

Missing Teeth It may be fun around Halloween and carving up the pumpkin.  Part of the pumpkin carving tradition is to carve triangular eyes and missing teeth.  Missing teeth sure is fun on a pumpkin, but in real life missing teeth are no laughing matter. Complications of Missing Teeth In addition to the cosmetic effect…

Dealing with Dry Mouth Syndrome – Calgary, Alberta

Dry Mouth Syndrome Rather than a disease itself, dry mouth syndrome usually caused by disease or medications used to treat disease. Symptoms of Dry Mouth Syndrome The most common causes of dry mouth syndrome can be medications prescribed for the treatment of disease.  If you are taking medications for blood pressure, diabetes, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory, or…