When you consider that 40% of Canadians are afraid of going to the dentist, it’s no wonder tooth pain is a common occurrence. From slight pain to severe throbbing, toothaches are certainly a nuisance. Suffering from ongoing tooth pain can be concerning, especially when you’re unsure of the reason for it. What causes a toothache? How do you
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Mini dental implants are small titanium posts that are implanted in the jaw bone. They are a quick, affordable, and temporary solution for patients seeking to replace lost teeth. There is no undergoing the complicated surgery required for regular implants. The titanium posts go all the way down to the jaw bone. It provides the
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A toothache results when an irritated nerve causes a throbbing or aching feeling in your tooth. At Howe Dental Confidential Group in Vancouver, we offer emergency dental care and general dentistry services to get to the root of your tooth pain and fix the problem. We recommend a dental checkup to find and resolve any other oral health
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When you’ve lost a tooth or several teeth, one of the best remedies is to replace them with dental implants. This procedure involves replacing the tooth and its roots to restore aesthetics and function. What are Dental Implants? A dental implant is a metallic foundation fixed into the jawbone to act as the attachment point for artificial
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Are your gums red and swollen? Does it hurt when something touches them? These are both early signs of gingivitis.Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. If it’s left unchecked it can quickly develop into periodontitis. If you feel like this is starting to happen to you, you’re not alone. One out of every
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No matter how great your brushing technique is, there’s always going to be some tartar and plaque buildup in those hard-to-reach areas. Flossing is also crucial but it only helps so much. This is why a deep teeth cleaning at least twice a year is important for maintaining perfect oral health. Are you wondering what to expect at a professional
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Did you know that it used to be fashionable to blacken your teeth in England? This trend was popular because the rich suffered tooth decay from ingesting sugar. The lower class wanted to replicate the look to appear as if they could afford sugary snacks. In 2020, sugar has proliferated the globe. Now, tooth decay isn’t a
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