Your Child’s First Dental Appointment: An Overview

Your Child’s First Dental Appointment: An Overview

It’s never too early to begin proper dental care practices for your child. In fact, your child should be taken to the dentist as soon as his or her first tooth emerges or when your child reaches one year of age. Along with having the dentist inspect to be sure that...
Everything You Need to Know About Fluoride Treatment

Everything You Need to Know About Fluoride Treatment

About 39 percent of Canadians have access to fluoridated water. The reason behind adding fluoride to the drinking water of the world’s population was to help prevent and reduce tooth decay. The water supply in the Lower Mainland is not fluoridated.  A mineral that is...
Nine Things You Should Know About Gum Disease

Nine Things You Should Know About Gum Disease

Gum disease starts with gingivitis, but left to progress, it becomes the foremost cause of tooth decay and tooth loss. In fact, seven out of 10 Canadians are expected to develop gum disease at some point during their lives. That’s an astonishing 70 percent of the...
The Most Common Causes of Bad Breath

The Most Common Causes of Bad Breath

You have only a handful of seconds to make a first impression on someone else. People remember things like a confident smile, direct eye contact, positive body language, and a firm handshake. Unfortunately, they also remember bad breath. Bad breath is one of those...
What are Dental Scanners?

What are Dental Scanners?

Dentistry has gone digital. This is great news for people who suffer from dental anxiety and for those who enjoy reaping the benefits of new dental technology. Innovations in dental care are constantly being developed that make the work of dental care professionals...
What Are Veneers and How Can They Help Improve My Smile?

What Are Veneers and How Can They Help Improve My Smile?

Are you unhappy with your smile? Does a chipped tooth, noticeable decay, or the color of your teeth bother you? If you’ve ever been curious about dental veneers, there are new options available that are less invasive and less expensive than ever before. Veneers are...