Today, about 20% of Canadians have dental conditions that are likely to cause tooth loss or lead to extractions [1]. For dentists in Vancouver, the most common reasons for tooth extractions are cavities (63%) and other periodontal diseases (34%) [1]. When one gets their tooth extracted, they should do it from a trusted clinic. The…
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More and more people in Vancouver are choosing dental implant procedures due to our aging population and influx of immigrant families. If you are interested in this procedure, it is vital to learn how to properly clean and care for dental implants in order to prolong their appearance and lifespan. Improper maintenance of dental implants…
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Though modern dentistry is capable of minimally invasive management for serious oral disease conditions, it is still possible for tooth decay or traumatic injury to damage a tooth beyond repair. As a result, tooth extractions are common procedures at every dental clinic. Sam Shin, a dentist in North Vancouver, provides insight into a typical tooth…
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Keeping up with beauty standards in today’s world has never been harder. For those of you struggling to keep your teeth white, the comforting news is that there are lots of teeth whitening options. Beauty standards aside, it feels good to be able to smile freely. For a set of crooked teeth, you would have…
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You want to make a rational decision when it comes to dental health. Higher prices accompany the introduction of new technologies, and you may ask if they clean any better than their manual equivalents. Since making this selection might be difficult, we’ve put up a comprehensive comparison of waterpik and standard string dental floss…
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A dental crown is a cap that is placed over a damaged tooth. It aids in the restoration of the tooth’s normal shape, function, and size. Dental crowns are an excellent option for anyone who needs a tooth restored, even if it’s severely injured. These long-lasting dental crowns blend in flawlessly with your natural teeth…
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Swollen Gums: Why Do Gums Swell and Bleed? Is brushing your teeth painful? Do you find yourself spitting out blood into the sink along with your toothpaste? You’re not alone. Studies suggest that almost half of all Canadians experience the same thing (to some extent and at some point during their lives). If you have swollen gums that…
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Having an infected tooth can be very difficult to deal with due to the pain that comes with it. You will usually get multiple opinions about what to do about your diseased tooth. However, the best advice you can get will be from a dentist, and it will usually fall between options to save your…
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Unhealthy food feels great when you consume it, especially comfort food on bad days. However, they aren’t the kindest option for your oral health, which is the first thing that gets compromised when you load up on too much junk food. Now, that’s no way to make your dentist proud, and with the current environment,…
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According to USA Today, sparkling water might be the hottest (rather, coolest) choice of beverage right now. It’s the mixture of how water is good for your health combined with how plain water is boring, and it’s easy to replace it with unusual, carbonated, flavored ones. In 2016, in the U.S alone, sparkling water worth…
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