Green Plaza Dental
4818 Westwinds Dr NE T3J 3Z5 Calgary, AB, Canada

If you ever get a tooth knocked out (and we hope this never happens!), pop it in a glass of milk. This will help to preserve it until a dentist can put it back into place.

Thanks to the durability of tooth enamel, our teeth actually outlast us. In fact, some of the most fascinating things we know about human history come from the study of our forebearers’ dental remains. For example, we know that the first travelers to leave Africa for China set out as many as 80,000 years agoand that early humans used a simple form of aspirin for pain reliefthanks to teeth!

Use your smile to change the world; don't let the world change your smile.

You don't need special equipment or covers to keep your toothbrush clean. In fact, the ADA warns that covering your toothbrush can actually breed new bacteria and introduce it into your mouth.

A tooth that gets knocked out starts to die within 15 minutes. If that should happen to you, place the tooth into a glass of cold milk and get to your dentist ASAP so that he or she can get the tooth back into place.

Did you know there are over 300 kinds of bacteria that can attack your teeth? The good news is that with healthy dental hygiene habits & regular checkups, you can protect your teeth from bacteria and other substances that can weaken teeth and cause decay!

Why did the king go to the dentist? To get his teeth crowned!

Consuming acidic foods and beverages, such as sports and energy drinks, citrus fruits, wine, and tomatoes, can erode tooth enamelthe glossy outer layer of the tooth. Brushing your teeth too soon after eating and drinking these items can cause more damage because you are essentially brushing the acid into the teeth, not getting rid of it. Instead, you should rinse your mouth with water after consuming acidic foods and beverages and wait at least 30 minutes before brushing your teeth!

Giraffes only have bottom teeth!

Dental care tips to keep your smile at its best: 1. Brush twice a day. 2. Floss once a day. 3. Maintain a teeth-friendly diet. 4. Drink lots of water.... 5. Visit the dentist twice a year for regular cleanings & exams! See more

Avoid eating an hour before bed to give your saliva a chance to do its job clearing away food debris and neutralizing acid.

Good oral habits should start early! Make sure the children in your life know how to properly brush and floss their teeth, and do so regularly. Children at the age of 2 can be allowed to brush on their own, though they should still be supervised.

If you’re right-handed, you tend to chew food on your right side. If you’re left-handed, you’ll more likely chew food on the left.