How many roots do my teeth have?

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?

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....
Why are my gums receding?

Why are my gums receding?

There are many possible causes. You may have one of these or a combination of a few. Aging Aging is correlated with increasing recession, not many 20 year olds have receding gums. Universally all 70 year olds will. Thin bio-type. This is the number one causative...
Dental Care: Floss vs Waterpik

Dental Care: Floss vs Waterpik

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...
Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

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...
Need a Dental Plan in Vancouver?

Need a Dental Plan in Vancouver?

Our downtown Vancouver dental practice, Bay Dental, prides ourselves on giving our patients the tools they need to maintain a healthy smile. The Maydent Plan is an annual membership that gives patients access to affordable dental maintenance services. This is not a...