Your eating habits directly affect your dental health. Rinse after eating, don’t eat too much candy, and always brush well. Call Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair. We provide top-notch preventive and cosmetic dental care to Kelowna residents.
Chewing gum is not a replacement for brushing and flossing. Schedule regular checkups at Love Your Smile-Dr. Steven Malfair. We provide general and cosmetic dentistry services to the Kelowna area.
Brush gently and get regular checkups. Select a toothbrush with soft bristles. Floss often. Dr. Malfair at Love Your Smile provides cleanings, restorative dentistry, and cosmetic procedures. Call today!
When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon discover that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably…
There is a connection that links osteoporosis and oral health. If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in America and the state of British Columbia is no exception. Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth that indicate…
Have you ever taken an unforeseen trip to the grocery store looking completely unkempt in a rush to buy an emergency item – say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your sloppy…
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Mission, V1Y 8B7, and V1W 3C6 dental patients pertain to cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes say they can illuminate your teeth, it’s natural to consider changing your…
There are momentous new developments in British Columbia dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Dr. Stephen Malfair and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and…
Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as vital as your teeth. Some prescription drugs can increase your risk of cavities. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of youth between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated…
A simple way for Kelowna residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…