The dentists from North Burnaby Dental Group provide information about oral care, dental procedures while pregnant. A common question that many people ask is whether it is okay to undergo dental procedures or do dental check-ups while pregnant. The answer is yes, it is important to take care of your dental health and especially during…
If you are experiencing pain in your jaw, particularly at the joints, this might be a result of an underlying medical or dental disease or an indication of a chronic disorder. When you have pain or problems with your jaw and muscles in your face that control your jaw, this is known as Temporomandibular Disorder…
Dental fillings are intended to restore or replace the tooth structure that has been lost to decay. These fillings may remain functional for many years. However, constant pounding from eating and drinking, particularly from clenching and grinding may be a fundamental reason for dental fillings to fail and need replacing at a later time. When…
Burnaby Dentist provides information about sedation dentistry and dental anxiety. For some people, the thought alone of visiting a Burnaby Dentist can be overwhelming and fearful. The feelings that are experienced are real, cause a considerable amount of stress and produce physical symptoms. This is known as Dental Anxiety. If you experience dental anxiety, it…
North Burnaby Dental Group provides information about “dental implants in Burnaby”. Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience and leave you feeling self conscious and embarrassed about your appearance. Normal routine actions such as smiling, laughing, speaking, eating and talking are affected and you will most likely make a conscious effort to hide your teeth.…
While a good oral hygiene routine can really promote strong teeth and healthy gums, it’s not always possible to keep tartar at bay. Keeping up with exemplary oral hygiene through consistent and regular brushing and flossing can thwart the formation of tartar but may not entirely prevent it. This is why it is important to…
If your fear of going to the dentist is crippling, even paralyzing, and the thought of a dental visit terrifies and stresses you, you could be suffering from dental anxiety or dental phobia. Anxiety is serious condition and more than just feeling a tad nervous about a dental appointment. For most people, the anxiety around…
Since the removal of wisdom teeth is a surgical procedure, post operative care is extremely important. Following your dentist instructions for care will help speed up recovery, reduce pain, swelling, minimize complications or infection. If you were sedated, it can take up to 24 hours for the full effects of the drugs to wear off…
Stained teeth can cause even the most beautiful smile to appear not at its best. It is actually quite easy to stain teeth and there are several factors that can contribute to staining. Teeth can become discoloured by stains that are either on the surface of the enamel of the tooth which are extrinsic stains…
Wisdom teeth are the third set of rearmost molars on each side of our upper and lower jaw and generally appear between the ages of 17 and 25. It is typical for adults to have four wisdom teeth but in some cases adults can have more or less. If wisdom teeth grow in completely, align…