BrightSmile Glenmore Dental Centre
D174-1600 90 Avenue SW T2V 5A8 Calgary, AB, Canada

Click through the link below for some interesting (and hopeful) periodontal disease and #COVID19 research findings!

#ICYMI: Altima Dental is now Great Place to Work Canada Certified! We are proudly part of the Altima Dental Family and would love you to join the network. Click through the link below for a list of currently open positions: https://altimadental.bamboohr.com/jobs/.

#TBT to last week when the BrightSmile Glenmore Dental Centre team got together for a cause! Last Saturday was #MakeADifferenceDay and so our team decided to donate blood with Canadian Blood Services. Team bonding has always been important to us, but this was an especially important day for all!

Even in the United States where the infection rate is much higher, dentists are much less likely to be infected with #COVID19 because of all the precautionary safety measures they have in place. Click through the link below to learn more about how #dentists' heightened infection control and increased attention to patient and dental team safety is working: https://www.ada.org//ada-study-finds-covid-19-rate-among-d

Feast, floss and be #thankful! We are thankful for all of our amazing patients. Our team would like to wish you and your families a very safe, healthy and happy #Thanksgiving!

Although there has been a great deal of research done on the connection between #mentalhealth and overall health, not enough focus has been placed on how mental... health can affect your #dentalhealth. This #WorldMentalHealthDay (and everyday) take care of yourself, be kind to yourself, and always treat people with kindness because you never know what others are going through. #CareBeyondYourSmile

#DidYouKnow that avocados are great for your mouth? Learn more below and click through the link to read about the diet-oral health connection. #GuacamoleDay!

Fact or fiction: a beautiful #smile will help you find more success. Take your guess in the comments and click through the link below for the correct answer. https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/will-a-healthy-smile-hel/

Fact or fiction: the main reason why people do not #floss as regularly as they brush is because they don’t know how to properly. Take your guess in the comments and click through the link below to learn how to floss properly on our #blog: https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/how-to-floss-everyday/

Canadian #dentistry has among the highest infection control standards in the world and has been proactive in applying similar considerations during the peak inf...ection period earlier in the year to protect the #publichealth. Read more about the Canadian Dental Association's response to World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.altimadental.com/cda-clarifies-who-considerati/

We’re on Dentist Online! You can now see the #dentist within minutes, from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever a dental emergency might occur. Visit www.dentistonline.ca to learn more! #teledentistry #virtualdentist

#PatientSafety is our number one priority! Please be sure to wear a #mask before you enter our clinic. If you do not have a face mask/face covering, our clinic will provide you with one.

As COVID-19 continues to complicate #dentalcare, more #dentists are finding alternative ways to work. See how our dental team is now offering virtual visits with the Dentist Online platform: https://globalnews.ca//health-matters-dentists-find-alter/

#DidYouKnow that if you don’t brush correctly, you run the risk of causing harm to your teeth and damaging gums? As easy as it may seem, many people do not know the correct way to brush their teeth. Learn how to carefully clean your smile on our #blog: https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/how-to-effectively-brush/

JFYI don't DIY #dentistry. Click through the link below to read about #dental DIY don’ts that can do more harm than good and learn why visiting your dentist may be a better, more affordable, option for you! https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/dental-diy-donts/

Fact or fiction: a healthy mouth means a healthy heart. Take your guess in the comments and click through the link below for the correct answer. https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/does-a-healthy-mouth-mea/

Happy #CanadaDay from your team at BrightSmile Glenmore Dental Centre!

With #dental teams across the country reopening their offices for in-clinic treatment, we must remember that there is still a pandemic happening. Learn more about what to expect at your next appointment on our #blog: https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/what-should-i-expect-at-/ #COVID19update

Tag someone who *needs* a toothpaste tube-squeezer and let us know which one you are in the comments below! #FridayFunny

Here's your daily reminder to #floss! And be sure to check out our top tips for maintaining optimal oral health, at home, in #quarantine: https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/at-home-oral-healthcare-/

#DidYouKnow that you should be brushing and flossing your teeth and rinsing with mouthwash more often during #COVID19 pandemic? Click through the link below to learn why it’s crucial that you take *extra* care in maintaining your oral hygiene in #quarantine! https://www.ctvnews.ca//canadians-should-be-brushing-floss

Every year in April, #OralCancerAwarenessMonth helps bring attention to the disease and highlights the importance of regular #oralcancer screenings. Although it is recommended that your visit your dental team regularly for in-clinic exams, at-home oral cancer self-examinations should be conducted monthly. Now that you can’t visit a professional for an exam, we have put together a step-by-step guide for examining your own mouth #AtHome. Learn more: https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/how-to-conduct-an-oral-c/

‘Green’ your dental routine this #EarthDay!

In these unprecedented times of staying at home and self-isolating, good at-home #oralhealthcare is even more important. We have compiled a list of five important at-home oral healthcare tips for you and your loved ones to follow for optimal oral health in #quarantine. Learn more: https://www.brightsmiledental.biz/at-home-oral-healthcare-/

Your normal daily routine may have completely gone out the window, but that doesn’t mean your oral health routine should change in #quarantine. It is now more important than ever before to stick to your daily regimen: brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, floss in-between your teeth at least once a day and rinse your mouth with a fluoride mouthwash. BONUS POINTS: Use a tongue scraper to clean your tongue! #quarantinelife #FridayFunny

Have you heard? The Tooth Fairy has been designated as an essential worker, and we have a copy of the Tooth Fairy's statement! Be sure to share this post or tag your friends and family in the comments below! #CareBeyondYourSmile #EssentialServices

#DidYouKnow that not having enough time to #floss is the second most used excuse for not flossing regularly? Can you guess the most common excuse? Leave your answers in the comments below!

Oral health is a very important component of healthy daily living. But for some children with autism, oral health habits can be challenging. Autism Speaks Canada has created a dental guide and video to provide tips for improving oral hygiene at home. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #LightItUpBlue Learn more: https://www.autismspeaks.ca//r/tool-kits/dental-tool-kit1/

As emergency rooms across the country are already overwhelmed, it is important that we all do our part to help #FlattenTheCurve and minimize the burden on our Healthcare system. Please do not go to an emergency room or call 9-1-1 unless you have an emergency. Our teams will be available to provide dental treatment and guidance when necessary.