Every year, many special occasions act as reminders to appreciate all we have. Christmas reminds us to enjoy our loved ones, Thanksgiving reminds us to appreciate our bounty, etc. And now, National Dentist Day reminds us to appreciate our family dentist! So on March 6th, remember to thank the special person keeping [...]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This time of year represents an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge your child’s dental health. The commemoration unifies oral health experts, caregivers, and parents to give the youth a positive start to their dental health. From healthy snacks and oral routines to visiting your children’s [...]
If you’re reading this, you may have a little one with a suspected cavity. You may have heard cavities on baby teeth are not a big deal. After all, baby teeth will just fall out anyway, right? While it doesn’t necessarily warrant an emergency dentist visit, visiting your family dentist is recommended. [...]
The holiday season is well underway, and our team at Yankee Valley Dental would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support! We are proud to be an Airdrie-run family dentistry serving the local community. Such times comes tons of festivities, celebrations, and lots of food and treats! [...]
Have you ever been excited about your favourite meal only to experience pain when taking your first bite? Pain, regardless of where it’s felt, is a pretty good indicator that something isn’t quite right, and you may require some form of medical intervention. Tooth pain is no exception, and seeing your family [...]
If you’re dealing with a sudden dental problem, you might be wondering whether it qualifies as an emergency or if it can wait until you make an appointment with your dental clinic in Airdrie. As a rule of thumb, a knocked-out tooth, severe pain, and uncontrolled bleeding are all considered dental emergencies [...]
Do you often have pain when chewing or find your teeth are sensitive to hot or cold liquids and foods? Do you have a cracked or chipped tooth causing you pain? A root canal treatment at an Airdrie dental clinic may be just what you need! How a root canal treatment is [...]
A family dentist has the training and education to provide dental care to patients of all ages - from toddlerhood to the senior years. When you’re looking for a dental clinic in Airdrie, it can be confusing to distinguish between a general dentist, family dentist, pediatric dentist, and other dentists who specialize [...]
In recent years, the teeth whitening industry has seen rapid growth - and for good reason. Who doesn’t want a brighter, whiter smile? Our teeth naturally darken with age, with the colour ranging from light grey to yellow due to an accumulation of surface stains. These stains are a result of eating [...]
With National Dentist’s Day fast approaching (March. 6th), this is the perfect time to brush up – pun intended – on some of the oral health basics. And we here at Yankee Valley Dental want to assist you with that outcome. Improvement begins with tiny adjustments, little habits practiced day in and [...]
