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How To Fix Bad Breath From Home – Tips from a Vancouver Dentist

Different from morning breath, bad breath (commonly called “halitosis” and scientifically called “oral malodor”) is characterized by having a noticeable and unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. This odor is most often related to periodontal disease or the accumulation of bacteria and food debris in the oral cavity. Depending on the cause of your bad…

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Which one is better? Invisalign vs. Braces

Do you want to straighten your teeth? Are you researching the differences between metal braces and Invisalign? For patients with misaligned teeth, deciding between the two options can be quite a struggle. That’s because there are pros and cons for either of the options. In this article, the dentists at Smile Well Dental tell us…

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The Main Causes Of Toothaches & How To Manage Tooth Pain

In Vancouver, about 10.4% of residents report having at least one toothache in the past month, and the majority of these people (69.9%) managed their tooth pain effectively by taking OTC painkillers. Even so, there is a troubling trend in our at-home responses to toothaches: Overall, all the current data on dental care in Canada…

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Tooth Cavities: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Every Vancouver dentist near you likely spends much of their clinical time treating tooth cavities, despite most cavity treatments taking less than an hour to complete [1]. This is because cavities are the most prevalent chronic health condition in the world; 44% of the global population has untreated cavities and 60%-90% of school-aged children and…

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Professional Teeth Whitening: Options, Costs and Tips

Looking for professional teeth whitening in Vancouver? Wondering what the options are or how much are professional teeth whitening costs? While celebrities and models might have pearly white teeth, the smiles on most people are usually not as bright. This is natural since many factors can affect the colors of our teeth and turn them…

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Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Implants

As mentioned in a previous post, a dental implant is not a one-step process. There are multiple steps and a lot of waiting and watching for the procedure, and usually takes 6-8 months to complete. As a result, patients usually ask many questions before embarking upon this journey. Here are the most commonly asked questions…

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Reasons Why You Need Regular Dental Checkups

Routine dental checkups — especially at a professional dental clinic in Vancouver — are in every person’s best interests. This is because the positive effects of routine dental care are compounding. That is, longer-term routine attendees enjoy more significant benefits from routine dental checkups [1]. For the best oral health outcomes, the Canadian Dental Association…

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