Nov 22, 2016
When a tooth fractures it can often be restored and saved, but not always. Some fractured teeth require removal so we should try to minimize the risk. How Teeth Fracture and Solutions for Treatment and Prevention 1. Traumatic injury- For example: sports or...
Nov 22, 2016
Decay (cavities) is probably the most common reason people think they visit the dentist. Decay (medical term: caries) starts with acid levels in the mouth dissolving tooth enamel. This dissolving of enamel happens more frequently in areas where plaque (bacteria)...
Aug 29, 2016
Wouldn’t it be nice to keep your own teeth for a lifetime? There is no way to know for sure, but lets look at what we do know. One way to help prevent tooth loss is by visiting your downtown Vancouver dentist for annual dental check ups. We are currently...
Jul 13, 2016
“I always hear that whitening isn’t great for sensitive teeth. If my teeth are sensitive, is there any way to whiten them?” Many of our patients downtown Vancouver are concerned about their teeth being too sensitive to whiten. Fortunately, sensitive teeth...
Jun 3, 2016
Plaque is the sticky bacterial matrix that sticks to teeth, causing problems in our mouths. We should all do everything we can to disorganize or remove this bacteria. Luckily, there are ways to get rid of this sticky stuff. One tried and true method that everyone is...
Apr 14, 2016
And what is that, anyhow? The surrounding tissues in your mouth are very susceptible to inflammation, which is otherwise known as periodontal disease. In fact, over half of the adult population will have inflammation present in their mouth. In the last 5 to 10 years,...
Mar 3, 2016
Every parent knows the struggle of getting kids to brush their teeth and floss. Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those “lose the battle, win the war” situations – teeth need to get brushed and flossed. It’s of paramount importance to ensure your kids are doing...
Mar 3, 2016
Abscessed teeth are common and many people suffer from them and are treated without ever really understanding what’s going on with their teeth. This common expression – an abscessed tooth – most likely means a few different things. It universally implies...
Feb 16, 2016
It’s strange to hear about our teeth having roots – aren’t those normally reserved for things like plants? Just like a tree’s roots keep it in place in the earth, our teeth’s roots keep them anchored in our mouths – an important job! The first three...
Feb 16, 2016
We hear a lot about fluoride – it’s likely in your toothpaste and maybe even in your drinking water. What we don’t often hear, however, is what this useful element actually does for our teeth. To start with, our teeth are covered in a mineral called enamel....
