BLOK Dental News

Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment option great for adults and teens with minor misalignments who are ready to move into their best, straightest smile! As shown in this interview with a patient who wore braces in her teens and Invisalign in her early 30s, this...

Preventive dental services are essential to maintaining good oral health. Regular checkups help you avoid serious and costly dental problems. At a routine visit, we will ask you to update us on your general health information, we’ll do a thorough cleaning of your...

The first Earth Day took place in April of 1970. Since then, people are gradually becoming more aware of humanity’s impact on the environment and taking steps to reduce their impact. The dental industry may not strike you as environmentally friendly, but eco-dentistry...

The best dental care includes periodontal care Your gums are just as essential to your oral health as your teeth and caring for them is key to preventing periodontal disease. February is Gum Disease Awareness month and we have spent the month giving little extra...

Our partner in denture care is conveniently located in the same building, which allows us to provide seamless and thorough denture care alongside our regular oral care and dental services. With appointments in one location and the same friendly staff of dental care...

Early childhood tooth decay is the number one most common disease in children. In Part 1 of this blog, we covered some essential information we think all new parents need to know about infant and toddler oral health. Check out that blog to learn about the important...

Saskatoon Parents learn about dental development and infant and toddler oral health. Becoming a parent can be overwhelming with seemingly endless things to consider and learn. In our clinic, we hear from Saskatoon parents-to-be that infant oral health is seldom...

In Canada, 70% of health care costs are covered by public insurance, and 30% by private insurance or out-of-pocket payment for services not covered publicly. Dental care is one of these publicly uninsured services. More than half of dental care costs in Canada are...

Sugar consumption spikes around Halloween season, when sweet festive treats are waiting around every corner. There are lots of ways to enjoy this holiday without putting our oral health at risk—and that doesn't mean you can’t eat candy, but you can be smart about it...

Imagine being in a completely new place, separated from everything familiar to you, surrounded by unfamiliar culture and people who speak a language you don’t understand. Regular activities like grocery shopping or navigating public transportation are complicated when...