Reasons for Tooth Extractions

At Flossophy Dental, we understand that permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime. However, that isn’t always the case. For instance, when a tooth becomes damaged beyond repair, an extraction typically becomes necessary. We’d like you to know that before one of our doctors at Flossophy Dental ever considers extraction, every effort will be made to repair and restore your tooth first.

Aside from wisdom teeth removal, other reasons for extractions may include:

• Severe tooth damage/trauma – some teeth have such extensive decay and damage (broken or cracked) that repair is not possible.


• Orthodontic treatment – people getting braces may need teeth extracted to create room for teeth that are being moved into place.


• Some teeth may need to be extracted if they have the potential of becoming infected.


• Extra teeth – extra teeth may block other teeth from erupting, therefore, will require extraction.

If you have a tooth that is causing you pain, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.flossophydental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB, call 780-306-9333.

Custom Mouth Guards

Injury to the mouth during a sporting event is a common and painful way to lose a tooth. A missing tooth can cause problems with eating, not to mention it can be embarrassing. At Flossophy Dental, we encourage athletes to protect their mouths with mouth guards. We create custom mouth guards for our patients here in our Edmonton, AB office.

Store-bought mouth guards can be ill-fitting, uncomfortable, and they can affect your breathing. Not to mention, since they are “one-size fits all”, they do not offer the best protection for your unique mouth. We create custom mouth guards for the best protection and more comfortable wear.

Mouth guards not only protect the teeth from injury, but they also protect the lips, the cheeks, and the tongue. In addition, due to the way mouth guards shift the jaw, studies have shown that they can also prevent concussions.  

Whether you are playing in a sports league, playing b-ball with some friends after work, or want protection for another type of activity, our durable, protective, and comfortable mouth guards can protect your mouth and keep you in the game. To schedule an appointment with Flossophy Dental, call our Edmonton, AB office at (780) 306-9333 or visit our website, www.flossophydental.ca. 

Crown Lengthening

Occasionally, when a tooth has decay underneath the gum line, or when a tooth is broken off at the gum line, there needs to be more of the crown exposed to work on. At Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB, we perform crown lengthening to do just this.

The process of crown lengthening consists of removing gum tissue to expose more of the tooth so it can be worked on. Your dentist will make incisions in the gum tissue to pull away the gums. If bone needs to be pulled away, as well, this will be performed next. The area will then be rinsed and the gums are stitched into place. Decay can then be worked on shortly after. If a crown is being placed on the tooth, the gums will have to heal first, as they tend to shrink as they heal.

Crown lengthening may also be used cosmetically when there is too much gum tissue. This is commonly referred to as “gummy smile”. The teeth appear shorter than they are because of the excess gum tissue.

A pain reliever will be useful for your recovery. Use as directed by your dentist. Eat soft foods until healing has progressed. Be very careful when brushing or flossing. Do not rinse your mouth our vigorously.

If you are in need of work performed below your gum line, or you are unhappy with your excess gum tissue, the experienced doctors of Flossophy Dental in Edmonton, AB are able to perform crown lengthening for you. To schedule your appointment, call our office at (780) 306-9333 or visit our website, www.flossophydental.ca. 

TMJ Diet

Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ) affect the jaw muscles and the joints that connect your lower jaw to the skull. These muscles are the ones you use to speak, chew and yawn with. When TMJ occurs, it can cause discomfort and pain when you try to open and close your mouth. Here at Flossophy Dental, not only can we treat TMJ disorder, but we can recommend a TMJ diet that can alleviate your symptoms.

Your food choices vary depending on the amount of pain you’re experiencing and your ability to open your mouth, chew and swallow. For those who are able to adequately open their mouths and have minimal pain, a soft or easy chew diet will work well. If your jaw’s range of motion is limited, a soft diet that requires minimal chewing may be best. To lessen pain and other symptoms during an occurrence of TMJ, avoid eating hard foods, crunchy foods, or large foods that involve opening your mouth wide to chew.

If you have questions about the temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide here at Flossophy Dental, visit www.flossophydental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors in Edmonton, AB, call 780-306-9333.

Dental Benefits of Xylitol

Does the amount of sugar you consume on a daily basis have you worried about the status of your tooth’s enamel? If so, our doctors at Flossophy dental recommend that you switch to sugar-free products that contain xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that helps prevent cavities. It is equal in sweetness and volume to sugar and can be consumed through chewing gum, candies, and dental products.

Xylitol is found most commonly in chewing gum and mints but is also found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, including corn, raspberries, and plums. Unlike sucrose (regular table sugar), the main culprit associated with tooth decay, xylitol is not broken down by the most prominent decay-causing bacteria to produce acid. In fact, xylitol also prevents bacteria from sticking to the teeth. Because the bacteria in the mouth that are causing cavities are unable to digest xylitol, their growth is greatly reduced. The result is a healthy smile that you can be proud of.

If you have questions about tooth decay, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide here at Flossophy Dental, visit www.flossophydental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors in Edmonton, AB, call 780-306-9333.

Rotary Endodontics Provide Smoother Root Canals

With new technology come more accurate treatment plans and more comfortable patients. One way we have chosen to update our dental practice in Edmonton, AB is to implement rotary endodontics. Here at Flossophy Dental, root canal therapy is quicker and easier.

Root canal therapy used to have a reputation of being painful in the past. These days, we have rotary endodontics to help us. Rotary endodontics consists of a more flexible file that is attached to a dental drill. In the past, a rigid, steel file was used manually. Now, our dental drill allows us to be quicker, gentler, and quieter.

The more flexible file is able to reach deep down into a tooth’s root without stretching the root or causing damage. This means a more comfortable process during and after the procedure. In fact, root canals these days are usually no more uncomfortable than having a cavity filled.

If you are nervous about have a root canal performed, rest easy. Here at Flossophy Dental, we utilize current technology for a quick and smooth procedure. To schedule an appointment in our Edmonton, AB office, call us at (780) 306-9333 or visit our website, www.flossophydental.ca. 

Bone Grafting in Edmonton, AB

Bone grafting is a procedure that is sometimes necessary for installing dental implants. Without it, some patients would not have enough bone mass to keep an implant in place. Here at Flossophy Dental, we perform bone grafting in our Edmonton, AB office.

When a tooth goes missing, the bone tissue around the area will begin to deteriorate. If the tooth is not replaced quickly, the bone tissue will shrink so much that dental implants are no longer an option. In other cases, sometimes the bone tissue below the sinuses is just too small to host an implant. For both these cases, we perform bone grafting.

The bone fragments that we use can come from another area of your jaw or another area of your body like your shin bone. Your doctor will make an incision, pack the bone fragments into the area, and stitch the area back up. Over several months, the bone fragments will not only heal into place, but they will also promote further bone tissue regeneration. The end result will be bone tissue that is big enough and strong enough to hold a dental implant.

Dental implants are the best option for tooth replacement, as they are able to last a lifetime. To learn more about dental implants or bone grafting, contact Flossophy Dental of Edmonton, AB by calling our office at (780) 306-9333 or by visiting our website, www.flossophydental.ca.