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,…
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…
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…
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…
Infant Oral Care
Baby oral care should start as early as possible. Babies love routine... so why not take advantage. Choose a time of the day that suits you best, whether its first thing in the morning, or during baby's bath time. I personally have found right before bath time to be the…
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.
Halloween Toothy Tips
Halloween's coming, and that means sweets! Learn to keep your teeth healthy this Halloween with these tips!