With pharma giants like Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson releasing COVID-19 vaccinations, people are lining up to receive the doses. To meet vaccination demands, we need a greater medical workforce to help administer the vaccine to every citizen. One easy way of fulfilling this demand is by authorizing dentists and other health professionals to…
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Early in 2020, dentistry was declared a high-risk profession by the ADA and CDC in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. All dental offices were asked to stop non-urgent visits and surgeries during the early months of the pandemic. Gradually, once lockdowns were lifted and things started opening up, dental practices reopened too. However, people are…
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Did you know that according to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), there is a direct link between tooth decay and consumption of sugar? Excessive sugar consumption can also lead to tooth abscesses, which means that the affected tooth will have to be extracted. Tooth decay is a common concern among growing adults. It…
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The third molars (or wisdom teeth) of roughly 22% to 66% of Canadians will become impacted at some point in their life1. So it is no surprise that wisdom tooth extraction surgeries are among the most common dental procedures performed by any oral surgeon or dentist in Vancouver. It is also no surprise that many…
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Sleep bruxism — which involves involuntarily clenching the jaw and grinding the upper and lower teeth together while asleep — is a complex and common dental problem. It regularly affects nearly 9% of the general population in Canada (and sometimes affects as much as 90%), while about half of people who experience it also have…
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Between the ages of 18 to 25, many individuals begin to notice an uncomfortable sensation in the back of the jaw. Though you may be worried that this pain could indicate a cavity or an infection, in fact, the discomfort may simply be due to your wisdom teeth coming in. These four final adult teeth…
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People seeking care for non-traumatic dental health conditions account for approximately 1% (12,300) of emergency room visits in British Columbia. Knowing the signs of a tooth cavity can help you decide whether or not you need to visit a dentist. Especially before it becomes an emergency. Related Post: Recent Post: Dental Cavity Fillings: What to…
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Many people who develop a persistent sore throat debate whether they should contact a physician, find a dentist, or simply “wait it out” at home. This is especially true in cases where throat pain is not clearly related to any other health condition (like allergies, recent illness, or exposure to contagious diseases like strep and…
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Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a common problem for adults that increases with age. In the US, 47.2% of adults over 30 experience this issue, and in the over 65 population this number rises to 70.1%. Gum disease can be highly damaging to teeth and if not treated properly, can erode the underlying bone and…
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Scaling and root planing are non-surgical procedures performed at dental clinics. They are the best ways of dealing with advanced or chronic periodontitis (gum disease). This professional cleaning by a dentist removes the built-up plaque and tartar below the gumline that we simply cannot reach by ourselves. If left untreated, bacteria in pockets along the…
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