10 Tips to a Beautiful White Smile
Healthy white teeth require healthy Enamel. This is the outermost part of the Tooth. Preserving the enamel is essential, as it can never grow back. Once this hard, white part of the tooth is lost, teeth become darker in colour. At my North Vancouver dental practice, I get asked a…
Favourite North Vancouver Dentist
Wow! Thank you for all the support and votes. We found out today we are the winners for the North Shore News, Readers Choice 2016. It means a lot to us that we are voted Favourite North Vancouver Dentist. Favourite North Vancouver Dentist Every year, North Shore News asks the…
Does My Child Have a Cavity?
Cavities can form on teeth when plaque and food are not brushed away. The food and bacteria-filled plaque form an acid that softens the enamel, eventually creating a hole. Cavities can form at any age... even babies can develop tooth decay. So which signs should a parent look out for?…
How to Make Brushing Teeth FUN!
Let's face it, brushing your little ones teeth can be a challenge! They chew the toothbrush, close their mouth, cry and run away. When it's time to brush, many children even kick and scream, making this a dreaded time of the bedtime routine. No matter how exhausting this can become,…
Christine Visits Peru With Her Outreach Team
As many of you know, Christine dedicates time each year to do two Outreach Dental trips with her Semiahmoo Dental Outreach team. This past June, 18 members traveled with their equipment and sundries through Lima to the Peruvian Amazon. The team consisted of 7 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, 2 dental…
Benefits of the Sonicare Electric Toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes have come a long way. The majority of toothbrushes use rotary physical action to clean your teeth. They work well however we believe the best toothbrush incorporates rotary and sonic physical action to clean your teeth. The best example is a Sonicare toothbrush. Try it once and you…
Why Are Baby Teeth Important?
At my North Vancouver dental practice, I get asked a lot from parents why their children's baby teeth are important. Parents commonly ask me if it's critical to keep them clean by brushing daily? The answer is a big YES! Baby teeth are so important to your child's oral and…
Healthy Snacks and Healthy Teeth
Did you know that DIET plays a critical role in oral health? A healthy diet is the foundation to a healthy body… and healthy TEETH! There are certain foods that should be limited to prevent cavities for the whole family. When choosing snacks, choose healthy produce, healthy fats, and low…