Dr. Tim Kearns
Dr. Tim Kearns Tim grew up in Calgary. He graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1993 and has been practising general dentistry since then. Tim’s particular areas of interest include: Orthodontic, Dental Implants, TMJ Disorders, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Tim is a certified instructor for the IAO (International Association of Orthodontics) and lectures on [...]
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Dr. Stefan Hrach
Dr. Stefan Hrach Stefan grew up in beautiful Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany and graduated from the University of Regensburg in 1996. He has been practicing general dentistry in Calgary since 2000 and has taken numerous post graduate courses in Cosmetic Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, and particularly Orthodontics and Implant Dentistry. He regularly volunteers his time to provide [...]
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Dr. Rob Hunt
Dr. Rob Hunt Rob completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco in 1996. For the next year Rob completed a hospital residency in Seattle, focusing on surgery, restorative and pediatric dentistry. When he returned to Calgary, Rob joined Tim Kearns, Bill Kearns, Bob Depledge and Nick [...]
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TMJ Function Therapy
OrthodonticsOverbite or Crooked Teeth Invisalign Braces TMJ Function Therapy TMJ Therapy The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint in front of your ear which allows you to open and close your mouth and move your jaw for talking, eating and laughing. It is where the Temporal bone comes together with the Mandible. There should [...]
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Thumb Sucking
Pediatric (Kids) DentistryKids Checkups Bottle Decay Teething Irritations Thumb Sucking Helpful tips for Thumb Sucking How Can Thumbsucking Affect My Child's Teeth? After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth. [...]
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Teething Irritations
Pediatric (Kids) DentistryKids Checkups Bottle Decay Teething Irritations Thumb Sucking What to do with Teething Irritations When a child's first tooth appears, parents should brush their child's teeth for two minutes twice a day and switch to a child-sized, soft-bristled toothbrush with a cushioned head, and a pea-sized dab of non-fluoridated toothpaste. Oral-B Stage [...]
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Bottle Decay
Pediatric (Kids) DentistryKids Checkups Bottle Decay Teething Irritations Thumb Sucking Bottle Decay Concerns To prevent the buildup of plaque, a soft, sticky bacteria containing deposits that accumulate on teeth and cause tooth decay, parents should begin by regularly cleaning their newborn baby's gums with a damp washcloth after all feedings (breast or bottle). Parents [...]
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Kids Checkups
Pediatric (Kids) DentistryKids Checkups Bottle Decay Teething Irritations Thumb Sucking Kid's Checkups Why is dental care for children important? One of the keys to a beautiful and healthy smile is early prevention and treatment. Getting young children acquainted with the dentist in a comfortable and enjoyable environment helps to foster a positive attitude towards [...]
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