General Family Dentistry in Calgary
At West Wind Dental, we strive to create a gentle and friendly environment to ensure the most pleasant experience possible. We combine a curated approach to design and a customized approach to dentistry to provide a welcoming space for patients of all ages - just like we’ve been doing since 1995.
We take pride in sharing the knowledge and experience acquired over the years with our patients and we believe in inspiring you to take charge of your oral health!
Fillings
Perhaps you ate too much candy (we’ve all been there) and now you have a cavity. Ouch! Don’t fret - we’ll make your filling process quick and painless with our highly skilled dentists customizing a treatment option just for you.
Crowns & Bridges
Sometimes a tooth requires a bit more TLC, especially if it’s worn, broken or damaged beyond a small chip. We’ll construct a crown in our dental lab made to fit your smile and preference to bring your tooth’s function and appearance back to life!
Root Canals
Our experienced staff will take the utmost care taking care of you during this procedure. Completed with speed and precision, our staff will make sure that you’re well taken care of!
Surgical & Nonsurgical Extraction
All of our dentists have many years experience with Surgical & Nonsurgical Extractions. Our staff will be happy to answer all your questions about both options and which may be best for you!
Hygiene
Your hygienist will gently clean and polish your teeth, clearly explain her findings, and discuss with you an effective home care plan. We’d love to speak with you about your smile needs, wants, challenges, and goals as we develop a treatment plan to move forward with your care.
FAQs
How can I help myself to prevent bad breath?
Good homecare habits include brushing your teeth twice a day for a minimum of two minutes, gently brushing or scraping your tongue, flossing or using an interdental cleaner at least once a day, and using mouthwash will give you the best protection from bad breath caused by bacteria.
Why is flossing so important?
Even when you brush twice daily for two minutes, your toothbrush can’t reach all the places that food and bacteria collect. About of your tooth surfaces are missed by brushing alone. Using dental floss once a day cleans debris and plaque from the areas your toothbrush just can’t reach. Daily attention to cleaning these areas prevents plaque from hardening into hard calculus that can only be removed at the dental office and helps you avoid gum disease.
I grind my teeth when I sleep. Is this something to worry about?
Grinding your teeth, also known as bruxing, or bruxism – can cause tooth damage including chips and hairline cracks, morning headaches (most bruxism occurs while you’re sleeping), and sore neck and jaw muscles. Fortunately, we can correct this issue with the use of a mouthguard you wear at night to prevent unconscious clenching and grinding.