by Bay Dental | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Flossing regularly will keep your gums healthy and keep cavities at bay. Although frequent and precise flossing is an ideal way to keep your gums healthy by reducing inflammation and reduce susceptibility to cavities, in reality not many people do it. We are in agreement that regular flossing is essential for oral health, especially when done correctly. However, sometimes it seems as though we are battling human nature. Many patients find it hard to pick up a habit of flossing regularly. What alternatives are there to flossing? At Bay Dental Centre in downtown Vancouver, we promote the use of a Waterpik in place of flossing. Is a Waterpik better for your teeth than flossing? What it really comes down to is which you would be more likely to do on a regular basis. Research has shown using a Waterpik is very effective in reducing gum inflammation. Patient’s compliance with the Waterpik is greater than with flossing. Maybe because it is easier, whatever the reason the waterpik is a very useful tool to keep a healthy and fresh feeling mouth. It is a viable replacement for flossing. Waterpiks are available at Costco, Shoppers, and London Drugs. For more information on flossing or healthy habits for your oral health, book an appointment at Bay Dental on West Georgia, downtown...
by Bay Dental | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
There are different schools of thought regarding wisdom teeth. At our dental office located downtown Vancouver, we throughly discuss options with each patient, so the best decision for their individual case. An aggressive approach would suggest that all wisdom teeth should be removed. This might be analogous to saying all tonsils should be removed, therefore not necessary. Let’s look at some problems associated with wisdom teeth which are actually third molars: Plaque Retention Plaque retention: the wisdom teeth are very far back in the mouth and difficult to clean with a toothbrush. Cavity in Wisdom Tooth If a cavity develops it is difficult for the dentist to get a good filling done because of challenging access. Chance of an Infection If a wisdom tooth is not grown completely into your mouth there will be a chance for bacteria to live around it and cause an infection. Wisdom Tooth Not Growing If a wisdom tooth is stuck in your jaw and not growing into your mouth it can sometimes become infected or have a cyst (fluid filled) develop around it Angulated Wisdom Tooth An angulated wisdom tooth can cause a cavity on the backside of its neighboring tooth. Once these potential problems are taken into consideration, a decision for what is best (removing or not removing) can be made. If you would like to discuss your options further please contact us to visit our downtown Vancouver...
by Bay Dental | Oct 29, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry
There are many options for improving the look of your front teeth, depending on the issues and your desired outcome. For more information visit our dental practice downtown Vancouver on West Georgia. The list below shows four main issues and some of the options, starting with the most conservative. Mildly Discolored Teeth For mildly discolored teeth, whitening is usually helpful. This can be done in the office or with take home products. Severely Discoloured Teeth With more severely discoloured teeth, rotated, misshapen, or crooked teeth, the potential solutions are porcelain veneers or crowns. E-max crowns and veneers that are available today are completely life like to the point that they look 100% natural. Teeth Out of Alignment Teeth that are severely out of alignment would benefit from orthodontic treatment (braces or invisalign). Discoloured Fillings on Teeth Teeth that have many discoloured fillings. The best solution would be an E-max crown. With today’s technology we can make beautiful looking teeth from almost any pre-existing condition. For more information, contact us or visit Bay Dental downtown...
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