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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Do Tooth Extractions Hurt? How To Manage Pain During & After

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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Tooth Extraction: Procedure & Recovery

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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