What are the Benefits of Porcelain Veneers?

A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of tooth-colored material that is fitted over the front of your teeth. Porcelain veneers are an effective solution for repairing broken, chipped, or cracked teeth, however, they can also be used to improve the cosmetic appearance of healthy teeth.

What to Expect from a Visit to a Dental Hygienist

Visiting a dental hygienist can play an important role in maintaining or improving your oral health.

Dental hygienists are trained oral health professionals primarily focussed on preventative oral healthcare. Alongside dental exams, regular visits to a dental hygienist are recommended by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) as the best way to prevent and detect dental problems before they get worse"'. 

Lockdown at Peter Lougheed Centre ends as threat deemed unsubstantiated

All activities at the Peter Lougheed Centre resumed Tuesday evening after a search of the premises did not reveal a suspicious package mentioned in a threatening call

Teen dead, 2 others seriously injured after crash near Black Diamond: EMS

STARS air ambulance has been called to a collision near Black Diamond.

Calgary woman on 'merry-go-round' trying to get mental health treatment

Calgary emergency rooms saw 30,000 visits from patients whose primary concern was their mental health, during the past fiscal year. (CBC)

Danielle says she can't remember how many times she's been to emergency departments getting stitches after harming herself or seeking help for bouts of sadness and anxiety.

"I'm on a merry-go-round where I keep getting reconnected to the same services that, frankly, have not worked in the past," Danielle said.

Pharmacies selling DNA tests to help patients pick best medications

When Donna Gutteridge heard her local Pharmasave in Stouffville, Ont. was selling DNA tests that claimed to help determine what medications work best for individual patients, she decided to give it a try.

"A lot of the medications, they don't agree with me … whether it be extra-strength Tylenol, ibuprofen, some of the other pain medications," said Gutteridge, who suffers from back and nerve pain. "Even my doctor is baffled."