Many patients are frustrated when they brush and floss daily, eat a low sugar, low acid diet, and yet still get cavities. In this post I’ll discuss the modern concept of bacterial susceptibility. To form a cavity, you must have 3 key things: Bacteria on your teeth...
Read MoreMy last post centred on foods that cause tooth decay. In this post, I’ll lighten the mood a little and paint a brighter picture. Below, I will outline foods that don’t cause decay. I've also include a few that even prevent decay! 1. Cheese and Eggs Cheese...
Read MoreHidden Culprits: Foods you’ll be surprised cause tooth decay I wrote in an earlier post about how cavities form and how you can strengthen your teeth against them. In this post, I’m going to dive into more detail regarding food and drink that are cause cavities. ...
Read More48 hours: The time it takes for Plaque to solidify on teeth. The next layer piles on top and the cycle continues until you see a visible buildup of hard brownish-black material. This is why I recommend flossing a minimum of once every 2 days. 3%:...
Read MoreThere are a few ways to brighten up your smile, with bleaching being one of the most popular due to its ease and low cost. One big advantage of bleaching is that it's a very conservative, minimally invasive way to really improve your smile. In...
Read MoreI was speaking with a patient recently about an article she'd seen online that claimed that root canal treatments were ineffective and dangerous. We spoke briefly about the research and authors behind these claims, and she asked me to post more on the topic. In...
Read MoreI saw a link to this video in this Morning's Vancouver Sun Online: Early Evidence of tooth Decay? There's a problem here…that's not tooth decay! The pictured teeth show nothing more than wear brought about by an abrasive diet, followed by dentin erosion (pitting) due to the...
Read MoreTooth Cavities are caused by a disease called Dental Caries. -Bacteria live in our mouths and on our teeth. They feed on carbohydrates and sugars in our diet. -Bacteria turn sugar and carbs into acid. This acid removes hard minerals from our teeth, softening them and creating...
Read MoreDental Veneers are a common treatment for patients who want to improve their smile. Some patients request veneers to deal with color issues, while others want to close spaces, lengthen teeth, or alter the shape of their teeth. All of this is possible, with beautiful...
Read MoreHere are a few of the most common questions I hear daily from Patients regarding Dental Implants: What is a dental Implant? A modern dental implant is a threaded titanium post that is surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw. Following placement, your...
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