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,…
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…
Oral Health: A Window to Your Overall Health
Did you know that your oral health is linked to your overall wellness? Oral health is not only important to your appearance and sense of well-being, but also to your overall health. In some cases, oral problems can be a symptom of other diseases. Here are several ways that your…
5 Dental Tips to a Beautiful Smile
Ever wonder how to keep your teeth healthy and white? Protect the Enamel to keep them beautiful. Enamel is the white part of the tooth and is very strong. If the enamel is damaged, it can never come back. So here are some tips to maintain beautiful teeth. For more…
Get an Oral Cancer Exam With Us, Your North Vancouver
Most of us are aware that the following signs could be cancer: a skin lesion with irregular borders, a lump in our breast, blood in our urine. However, few know that if we have a non-tender lump in our neck, a persistent sore throat or unexplained chronic cough, it could…
My Favourite Dental Products
Choosing the right dental product can be overwhelming. I have some favourites, and I thought I'd share them with you. Favourite Floss Honestly, ANY floss is my favourite! So many of my patients have difficulty making flossing a daily habit. So, if you have a floss that you like, and…
5 Tips to a Positive Dental Visit for Your Child
Our goal for your child’s first dental visit is ensuring a healthy mouth, while making it a fun time. We want your child to be happy and excited to come back to the dentist! Here are a few tips to making this happen! I am a North Vancouver Dentist, presently…
Triclosan Controversy
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent found in many consumer products, including soaps, detergents, toys and toothpastes. Its efficacy as an antimicrobial agent, its safety, and the risk of bacterial resistance remains controversial. Recently, the controversy has returned to the news. Here's a recent article. This article brings up…