Hello Kelowna dental blog visitors, welcome to the Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair blog. I am Dr. Stephen Malfair. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that a…
Ill-fitting dentures can cause more problems for Kelowna denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking. Unfortunately,…
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Kelowna dental patients. As your Dr., I’m passionate about helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in the Kelowna knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Kelowna dental practice is also necessary…
Everyone has teeth, and smart people want to take care of their teeth. However, many men and women need a place where they can review basic principles of dental health and get straightforward information about restorative and cosmetic dental procedures such as dental implants, teeth whitening, and veneers. The Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen…
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern Kelowna life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some…
Many residents in our community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious issue. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Kelowna people should…
Is it time to get your life back in order? Call it Spring Cleaning. Call it a Hard Reset. I like to call the small and simple tasks “cling-ons.” Refill a prescription, change your furnace filter, get your oil changed, replace the lightbulb or make a dental appointment–you get the picture. If you’ve been pushing…
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients,…
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Stephen Malfair with Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add important dental care to each…
If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental troubles during pregnancy. Today’s post contains critical information about oral health for expectant mothers and those planning to become pregnant. Dr. Malfair recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy….