From a young age, everyone is told about the importance of maintaining an excellent oral hygiene routine. This means brushing your teeth every morning and evening and flossing your teeth at least once a day. It also means visiting your dentist in Yellowknife at least once every six months for a professional dental cleaning and…
So you recently started your Invisalign journey? Congratulations! You are one step closer to straighter teeth and enhanced health and confidence. That being said, you are probably eager to see results and are wondering just how long it will take to notice any. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes…
Dental technology has made leaps and bounds in recent years, and we can now perform a deep dental cleaning to treat gum disease and other oral health issues using laser dentistry in Yellowknife. At Somba Ké Family Dental, we have found that many of our patients are looking for a non-invasive method to treat their…
People have the common misconception that teeth should be perfectly white, but this isn’t the case. Even if you diligently brush your teeth twice a day, every single day, there are a couple of reasons why your teeth may not be as white as you would like them to be. Our team at Somba Kè…
Dentists have used dental crowns for years to correct dental problems such as tooth decay or broken teeth. As dentistry has advanced, there are now options to get dental crowns in one day. Patients who need dental crowns now have the choice between traditional dental crowns and same-day CEREC dental crowns. At Somba Ké Family…
Immediate dentures are an exception to the general rule that you need to wait between three and six months after having your teeth extracted to get a set of dentures. If you want a set of dentures to create a new and perfect smile immediately after having your remaining teeth pulled — without ever having…
Dentists recommend dental bridges in Yellowknife to replace missing teeth throughout your jaw. The right dental bridge can replace the appearance of missing teeth and restore the function you lost when you lost those teeth — the ability to smile, speak, laugh, bite and chew naturally. There are four types of dental bridges near you….
It’s amazing that any of us remember even half of the things that we’re supposed to remember. Adulting is hard! Birthdays, anniversaries and oil changes. Swap out the furnace filter. File your taxes… so many things. It would be easy — among all of those recurring tasks — to forget or defer your dental checkups…
We are all busy people. On top of everything else, is it really important that you go to the dentist twice a year for regular checkups? Especially if you’re already brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing daily, rinsing with mouthwash occasionally and getting your teeth cleaned annually? Is it really necessary to see your…
Tooth extractions are a common and routine dental procedure. Dental extractions in Yellowknife are performed for several reasons, including severe tooth infections, severe periodontitis (gum disease), injury or trauma, overcrowded teeth, impacted wisdom teeth, or to accommodate dental implants. Simple extractions An uncomplicated extraction is usually performed with dental implants called an elevator and forceps….