At Love Your Smile in Kelowna we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product on the…
A beautiful smile can light up a whole room. And since a smile is one of the very first things that other people notice, it can serve you well in any social setting. If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Love Your Smile in Kelowna can restore…
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Love Your Smile in Kelowna. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam. We’ll…
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit, you look better, and more importantly, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Love Your Smile in Kelowna, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, then your mouth…
One of our most important roles at Love Your Smile in Kelowna is to help our patients maintain the best possible dental health. Regular cleanings and checkups are essential. Some of our patients have problems with mouth sores, which is the topic of this message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than…
Tooth decay remains the most important issue in dental health, and it affects people of all ages. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we are committed to preventing tooth decay in our patients. It can be an uphill battle sometimes. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. It merges with plaque and acids to break down…
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. And they are available at Love Your Smile in Kelowna! A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone, to…
This post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna describes the ways that general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. Family dentistry, also called general dentistry, is dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, like a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will establish…
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we believe a great smile is essential for putting your best face forward. We not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth are…
