8 Reasons Why Teeth Fracture. Are You at Risk of Number Five?

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...

BLOG SERIES: Will I be able to Keep My Teeth for a Lifetime?

  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...

Are My Teeth Too Sensitive to Whiten?

“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...

How to Floss Your Teeth Properly

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...

Why Does Bay Dental Centre Do A Comprehensive Periodontal Examination?

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,...

How to minimize cavities in children’s teeth?

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...

What is an abscessed tooth?

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...

How many roots do my teeth have?

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...

Why is Fluoride good for my teeth?

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....