Did you know … dental sealants applied by your dentist in Vancouver are an effective and popular way to prevent cavities in molars and premolars. And they aren’t just for kids! Sealants are plastic coatings that are painted on the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Because the sealant material is fluid when applied, it effectively fills the grooves of molars …
Read MoreDental Crowns Repair And Enhance Damaged Teeth
At Gentle Dental Vancouver, many of our patients have had dental crowns (or crown & bridge treatment) to restore their beautiful smiles. But many haven’t, and we often get questions about what a crown is and why we would place one. We’re glad to take a moment today to give you a general overview and let you know why this …
Read MoreTooth Extraction Restoration Options From Your Vancouver Dentist
Last month, we blogged about the reasons you may need a tooth extraction. As your dentist in Vancouver, at Gentle Dental Vancouver, we also have ways to restore your teeth if your tooth extraction left you with a gap in your smile that changes how well you chew, speak, and feel around other people. Another consideration is that spaces left …
Read More6 Situations When Tooth Extraction Could Be Necessary
As a dentist in Vancouver, at Gentle Dental Vancouver, a tooth extraction is one of the most common procedures we do besides regular dental hygiene care and thorough oral health checkups. And while we’ll always do our best to treat your tooth to save it, there are many reasons why pulling one or more teeth may be necessary, depending on …
Read MoreOral Cancer Checks Are A Priority At Our Vancouver Dental Office
As dentists in Vancouver, at Gentle Dental we have the expert skill and training to detect many diseases of the mouth, including oral cancer. Did you know that three Canadians die every day from oral cancer? In fact, more people die from mouth and throat cancers than either cervical or skin cancer. And because two-thirds of oral cancers are discovered …
Read MoreYou Can Save A Badly Damaged Tooth With Root Canal Treatment
Before you read any further, let’s get something out of the way. Root canal treatment – an amazing dental technique that repairs and saves teeth – gets a bad rap. Despite its proven success, amazing outcome, and modern-day technique, I still hear patients ask me when treatment is completed, “Wow, is that it?!” This is because the pain associated with …
Read MoreTeeth Whitening From The Pros Is The Way To Go
Did you know that about 60% of Canadians believe an attractive smile impacts their self-confidence? This was uncovered in a survey conducted by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Perhaps that’s why we all like to keep our teeth their whitest and brightest … because we know how good it feels, the confidence it instills, and the great impression it makes! …
Read MoreTurn Back The Clock With Dental Veneers In Vancouver
A healthy shiny smile goes a long way. But many of us aren’t completely satisfied with how we look when we flash our pearly whites … when they become stained, dull, or damaged. Time and age can take their toll on our smiles. After all, our teeth get plenty of wear every day. With today’s dentistry techniques and technology, our …
Read MoreDentures Are A Long-Lasting, Total Smile Solution
We provide dentures in Vancouver and can restore your natural appearance and your ability to eat and speak. For many people – in consultation with me at Gentle Dental Vancouver – dentures remain the treatment of choice. Dentures are removable, custom-fitted replacement teeth that are crafted from strong, durable materials like acrylic resin which can be reinforced with porcelain or …
Read MoreReasons Why Wisdom Teeth Removal Is A Common Procedure
If you’re like most people, you’ll have your “wisdom” teeth removed at some point in your life. Perhaps you’ve already undergone this procedure and now your son or daughter is experiencing mouth discomfort due to these large third molars. Is the pain affecting their sleep? Are they having trouble eating? What’s in a name? Our third molars are called wisdom …
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