Do you work hard to maintain good oral health? If so, you’re certainly not alone. After all, keeping your smile looking healthy and beautiful is important. But it’s also easier said than done. That’s because it takes discipline and effort to keep your smile white and bright. One of the things most people take for granted
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The tooth fairy can’t work her magic on tooth decay. Most of us remember the tooth fairy paying us after we left our baby teeth under our pillows. Now, as adults, the tooth fairy is but a distant memory, a delusion as sweet as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Decaying teeth can be one of the
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Most people have no problem brushing their teeth twice daily. But when it comes to flossing, only 28% of Canadians floss five times per week. The problem with this is that flossing is just as important as brushing. If you’d like to have clean, healthy teeth that will last a lifetime, you need to develop good flossing
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A sore throat can be a cause for serious concern these days. It’s a symptom of COVID-19. It’s not always caused by COVID, though. It could be a sign of the common cold. Or can wisdom teeth cause sore throat? You never know. Learn all about wisdom teeth’s relationship to a sore throat by reading
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Root canals can be scary, but they’re a vital procedure that you need to get to keep your mouth healthy. It’s best to have it treated the moment that you start to notice the signs. Many root canal symptoms are hard to miss, as they show themselves through pain or discomfort. A root canal is
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Do you wonder if you’re doing enough to maintain your oral health? If you’re not following a good oral hygiene routine, you may start to notice symptoms of gum disease like redness and swollen gums. Gum disease is an infection of the gums that damages the tissue and can eventually weaken the bone that supports
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Would it surprise you to learn that almost half (47.2%) of adults have some form of gum disease? That number rises to 70% in those lucky enough to reach 65. Without treatment, gum disease will cause tooth loss. It can also destroy the bone that supports your teeth. Treatment is available, but preventative care proves to be
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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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