First and foremost, the college of Dental Surgeons of BC has a bylaw dictating that patients visiting a hygienist must have an exam performed by a dentist within a 365 day period of time. Besides the fact that the hygienist could lose his or her licence, without a proper exam you are

Embarrassment?  Fear?  Forgot? Whatever the reason for not wanting to tell your dentist or doctor that you are using cocaine, it’s important to understand that receiving local anesthetic within three days of using cocaine could stop your heart. Vasoconstriction could occur in which th

It’s a good idea to bring your little ones for their first visit around the age of one.  It’s important to introduce your child to the dental office early in order to establish a level of comfort that will continue as the child ages. Too many of us have unpleasant memories of dental v

Periodontal disease has different stages which are often silent and painless. But if it is left untreated, it may involve loss of supporting bone and, eventually, teeth.  Clinical studies are now linking periodontal disease and the bacteria associated with oral health problems to seri

A dental implant is a titanium peg placed into the bone to replace a missing tooth. A crown is then attached onto the implant three to six months later. The result is teeth that look and feel just like your own. Replacing a Single Tooth If you are missing a single tooth, one implant a

Unchecked plaque on your teeth can result in gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth decay, loss of supporting bone and even tooth loss. In addition, clinical studies are now linking periodontal disease and the bacteria associated with oral health problems to serious health conditions

In addition to being a cosmetic issue, crooked teeth can cause serious complications and long-term health problems if left untreated. Fortunately, there are solutions for children and adults who are affected by crooked teeth. Problems Associated with Crooked Teeth Properly aligned tee

There can be several reasons why a patient requires a root canal and it will often get worse the longer you wait. Pain killers lose their effect over time and extended use can lead to serious health issues like kidney problems and nerve damage as well as damaging the bone surrounding

Recession is a nasty word whether we are talking about our income or our teeth. Did you know that dentists see recession on a daily basis?  It’s the kind that causes your gums to recede and expose the roots of your teeth, causing pain in your mouth and eventually in your wallet. As wi

Implants have been used in dentistry since 1965. Over the last 20 years, implants have become part of standard dental care and have offered new treatment planning options. Teeth that have been removed due to advanced decay or breaking can now have the missing root replaced with metal