How is Wisdom Tooth Removal Performed?
For many dental patients, the thought of wisdom teeth removal can be frightening. But it doesn’t have to be! Although it’s technically considered to be a surgical procedure, wisdom tooth extraction is actually quite routine. In fact, it’s likely that most of the adults you interact with on a daily…
Your Pets Teeth
Does your Pet get regular dental care? Ultimately, keeping up with your pet's teeth is just as important as feeding them a healthy diet daily. Pets can get gum disease just like us. The key to managing dental health is through prevention. Preventing gum disease can help prevent serious health…
Halloween Candy – How to Maintain Good Oral Health
Halloween can be a fun and exciting time of year… filled with costumes, pumpkin carvings, and of course – candy! Many parents fear this holiday, due to the immense amount of sugar and treats their children will have. However, Halloween can be a wonderful time to teach your children good…
Dental Health for Athletes
Did you know that energy and sports drinks are linked to poor dental health among athletes? Sports drinks were originally developed to improve hydration and performance in athletes taking part in high intensity sporting events. These drinks contain high amounts of carbohydrates (sugars), salt, and citric acid. These ingredients create…
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?…
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…
Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Your Teeth
Halloween's candy haul is pretty much a dentistry fright fest. But are some sweets worse than others when it comes to our teeth? Your North Vancouver Dentist's answer (that's me!) is Yes! The WORST candies for our teeth are those that stick around for a long time. Sticky candies, like…
Top Reasons Kids Need Regular Dental Check Ups
Today we list off the top reasons for a Dental check that you may be putting off or don’t know about.