Pregnancy Gingivitis
I recommend to all of my new moms to aim for the healthiest mouth possible. It’s inevitable that bacteria will be transferred, so ensuring the cavity-causing bacteria are at the lowest is essential.
Best Family Dentist
Wow! My team and I are thrilled to be voted 'Best FAMILY DENTIST on the North Shore for 2013' by Outlook newspaper! We feel fortunate everyday to be serving our amazing community here in North Vancouver. Thank you so much to all our supporters and the beautiful North Shore residents…
Caring For Your Child’s Teeth
Let’s face it… this can be a challenge! A tired child, a tired mom and a tiny mouth all lead to a ‘not-so-good-brush.’ Here are some tips that I find very helpful.
Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
Dental x-rays are used to find cavities that are in-between your teeth that are not visible to a standard examination. These types of cavities are caused by people neglecting to floss regularly. These “flossing” cavities are common because in North America our diets are rich in processed sugars and not…
Welcome!
Hello! My name is Melissa Skinner. I am a North Vancouver Dentist proudly working in the lower Lonsdale area just a few blocks from Lonsdale Quay and the seabus. I graduated in 2006 from the University of British Columbia in Dentistry. Following my graduation, I moved to the Okanagan to…