Rest assured, we have our patients and staff well-being in mind. We have implemented the following Enchanted Infection Control measures. Strict sterilization of instruments and disinfection of treatment rooms, as we have always done. Extra high volume suction equipment has been installed to collect even more aerosols. Treatment rooms will be left vacant between patients…
A very common childhood injury is a pulpal bleed or bruise of the tooth due to force or trauma. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the tooth is non-vital. An evaluation by a Vancouver Dentist is recommended for a definitive diagnosis. Your teeth can become discolored by stains on the surface or by changes inside the…
Your children’s teeth might be small, but they are important. Following good dental practices as a child is the only way to ensure your children’s dental care routine lasts into their adult years. However, knowing exactly what to do sometimes can be difficult. Parents generally have lots of questions when it comes to their children’s…
They say you are what you eat. And in no better place can that be seen than in your teeth. That’s because many foods and beverages can cause plaque, which does serious damage your teeth. Plaque is a bacteria-filled sticky film that contributes to gum disease and tooth decay. After you eat a sugary snack or meal, the sugars…
Many patients don’t realize just how important it is to use the right toothbrush. They typically rely on the sample they get after their 6-month dental visit or pick up a cheap option at their local grocery store. To them, all toothbrushes are basically the same, and they don’t see a reason to invest in…
Halitosis, or what we commonly refer to as bad breath, affects almost 1 in 3 people– but that doesn’t make it any more enjoyable. Going through life scared your breath is going to cause people to grimace can put a damper on your confidence. Thankfully, there are a few ways to fight bad breath– and…
90% of people surveyed understand that brushing and flossing their teeth daily will help maintain their oral health. What do the other 10% know? This is a great question and while not every dentist, or dental hygienist, may agree on what else is needed to get and keep your gums and teeth healthy I feel…
Without a doubt, the biggest misconception the public has about dental health is that the effects of dental diseases are limited only to the teeth and gums. It can and does negatively impact the overall health of the body. Yet, as destructive as dental disease can be, most people, including many dentists and physicians, still…
Below are our holiday hours this season, if you have any questions please give us a call: (604) 879-9241. For dental emergencies, please call: (604) 771-4747. Dec 23: CLOSED Dec 24: CLOSED Dec 25: CLOSED Dec 26: CLOSED Dec 27: CLOSED Dec 28: OPEN Dec 29: OPEN Dec 30: CLOSED Dec 31: CLOSED Jan 1:…
No oral symptom should be ignored – ever! Every oral health symptom is a warning that something abnormal is happening in the oral cavity and, if that warning isn’t heeded, it could lead to something far more serious. The important thing to be aware of here is that what happens in the mouth is not just…