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Gum disease is more trouble than you think.

March 14, 2011
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More people are becoming aware of the link between oral health and our general health but the mouth is often seen as separate from the rest of the body.

People don’t realize that decay of their teeth is an infection and that infection can directly affect their general health.

What happens in our mouth doesn’t only remain there.

The links between oral health and general well-being are not all known yet.

One theory is that the bacteria that builds up between teeth and gums can enter the bloodstream and settle elsewhere in the body, causing damage to other organs such as the heart.

The same type of bacteria found on the walls of the arteries is also found in plaque on our teeth.

Plaque build-up on your teeth will make your gums bleed when you brush and floss and bleeding gums are an indication of infection.

The Journal of the Canadian Dental Association shows gum disease may be more prevalent among diabetic patients than non-diabetic people.

Diabetics are more likely than non-diabetics to suffer severe bone loss, tooth loss and infections from gum disease.

Despite its harmful effects, gum disease can be prevented and easily reversed if caught in the early stages by practising good oral health habits.

Brush at least twice a day and floss once a day and be sure to have a dental check-up at least once a year.

As always, we welcome new patients and our helpful friendly staff is on hand Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to book your appointment with one of our dentists or with our hygienist.

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  • Great experience. Dr Hynd is so kind and nice and my hygienist Monika is amazing. The front desk girls are so helpful and sweet. Sage and Anne are a joy to talk to. Would recommend Pender Harbour Dental to everyone.
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  • I started seeing Dr. Hynd years ago when his practice was in Gibsons, I followed him up to Pender Harbour because he goes above and beyond, and with my dental issues he went so far beyond. To sum up......I would follow him to Siberia. The best and the friendliest team ever!
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  • Pender Harbour Dental is fantastic. Dr. Virkela, her assistant Marji and all the staff are friendly, efficient and professional. They took amazing care of me and my teeth over the 20 months I had braces. Dr. Virkela has such a calming, comfortable manner, plus years of knowledge and experience, I had no doubt my teeth would look great. And they do! Thank you everyone at Pender Harbour Dental!
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  • I Absolutely love Pender Harbour Dental! All who work there are kind and caring. Dr Hynd is our family dentist and he is amazing, funny and shows so much care for his patients. I feel lucky to be a patient of such a fantastic dental office! Thank you Pender Harbour Dental for providing such excellent care and safety through the pandemic
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Pender Harbour Dental

Address: Suite 101 5066 Francis Peninsula Rd, Madeira Park, BC
Email: info@penderharbourdental.com
Phone: (604) 883-2997

We're wheelchair accessible

Our Hours

  • Mon:8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Tue:8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Wed:8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Thu:8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Fri:8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Sat:Closed
  • Sun:Closed

We are closed all statutory holidays.

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