Read our blog for tips, news and advice on dentistry and dental health.
Jul 10th, 2022
You do not have to clean all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep! Good oral health is the epitome of great overall health. You know, as they say, you are what you eat- they are not entirely wrong.
The particles from the food and beverages you eat can linger in your mouth, welcoming bacteria and oral health problems unless properly “flushed out” or cleaned. Even if you maintain good dental hygiene, professional dental cleaning is inevitable.
Jun 24th, 2022
If you are a parent or an elder sibling, the crooked smile of the young ones with maligned dentition might concern you. Even though you know they need dental attention, you may wonder how old do you start braces. At Kanaka Creek Family Dental, most of the orthodontic cases we get are braces for kids or adults and Invisalign in Maple Ridge.
May 12th, 2022
Most people are habitual of daytime or nighttime involuntary teeth grinding and clenching called bruxism. What makes things even worse is that you would not even know that you have the habit of clenching and grinding unless someone tells you or a dentist diagnoses you. Botox can help with clenching along with Nightguard.