When we repair a tooth with a cavity or some other damage at Love Your Smile in Kelowna, the procedure the dentist chooses depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay…
How do you maintain oral health? The first things that come to mind are probably brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist at Love Your Smile in Kelowna twice a year. You might also list diet factors such as limiting sugary drinks and getting enough calcium. When people are quizzed about preventative dental care, they rarely…
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna, we urge you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to research, cancer treatment…
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and go through it. But the team at Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna asks: are you doing it right? Actually, a lot of people make mistakes when they brush their teeth. You may need to tweak your routine…
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you see a dental practice? At Love Your Smile Dentistry in Kelowna, we can help with sedation dentistry. Many people who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration care chose to…
In this blog post from Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna, we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits you can form is to always allow your toothbrush to completely air dry between…
Many of our patients at Love Your Smile in Kelowna wonder why, with all the advances in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let that fool you. These tools are your best friends…
You probably believe the most important thing about flossing is to do it every day. Guess what? We agree! However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. And the team at Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna…
Who doesn’t love the holidays? For the team at Love Your Smile in Kelowna, it’s probably our favorite time of year! They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your dental health. They…
This post from Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna focuses on a problem that many people experience – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most frequent cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis arises midday arising from not brushing teeth between meals. Small food parts on the teeth, gums, and tongue…