Everyone knows regular dental appointments are important to your dental health. But there are also many things you can do between appointments to help maintain good dental health and keep the dentist’s work – and your bills – to a minimum! About Dental Checkups and Maintenance Here are 10 things your dentist wants you to…
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Wondering what are the causes of chipped teeth? First of all, a chipped tooth is exactly what it sounds like: a tooth with a part chipped off (or missing). While the outer covering of a tooth, the enamel, is meant to protect the tooth while you eat, it is not indestructible. Usually, when something hard…
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1. How Long is the Entire Procedure? A dental implant is not a one-step process. There are multiple steps and a lot of waiting and watching to the procedure. Between waiting for your jaw bones to heal, scheduling visits to your dentist, and creating your crowns, the entire process generally takes 6-8 months to complete.…
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Green tea has been a popular drink for over 3,000 years due to its many bodily and dental health benefits. The drink, with an estimated consumption of 3 billion cups per day, is naturally rich in antioxidants and well known to promote a healthy lifestyle. Regularly drinking green tea can control inflammation and fight bacterial…
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Dentures, also known as ‘false teeth’, are made from plastic and molded to fit your mouth. Due to the hard material, it can feel uncomfortable and awkward for several weeks. While you’re getting used to the dentures, keep in mind that you will make more saliva, causing it to slip around and even rubbing the…
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A dental implant surgery replaces tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function like real ones. While dental implants are by no means a simple procedure, knowing what to expect will help you tremendously. 6 Main Steps of a Dental Implant 1. X-rays To…
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If you damaged a tooth beyond simple repair, replacing the whole tooth may be your only viable option. The process of replacing a missing tooth requires you to choose what kind of replacement should be used. In general, there are 3 options: Dental Implants Dentures Dental Bridges 1. Dental Implants The most natural and permanent…
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Tooth decay is a major problem in Canada. According to Health Canada statistics, 59% of children ages 12-19 have or have had a cavity, and 96% of adults have a history of cavities. The average number of teeth affected by decay in children between the ages of 6-19 is 2.5. In general, tooth decay is…
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You may be experiencing pains and difficulties with your teeth and are asking yourself “Do I need dental implants?” Before deciding on receiving dental implants in Vancouver, it’s important to discover what they are, how dental implants differ from dentures or bridges, and what makes an ideal candidate for dental implants. What are dental implants?…
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