What constitutes a dental emergency? The dictionary says an emergency is an unforeseen crisis requiring immediate action. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we think that’s about as good a definition as you’re going to find. Here’s a quick summary of five common dental emergencies: A broken or chipped tooth. This certainly meets the standard…
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can contain…
Smile Design from Love Your Smile in Kelowna can not only upgrade your smile, it can improve the health of your teeth and make your face more attractive and younger-looking. If you have teeth that are decayed or otherwise damaged, there are multiple remedies. Porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays, dental bonding, and veneers are some of…
Every health-conscious parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities. Plenty of us adults also snack on too many sweet snacks and beverages. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we want you to be aware of hidden sugar and its risks to your dental health. Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value,…
Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with implant supported teeth from Love Your Smile in Kelowna. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often….
This post is for people who aren’t comfortable with their smiles. Smile design from Love Your Smile in Kelowna may be just what they need! Common complaints we hear about include yellow, misaligned, or missing teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, or weakened teeth. Few of us have naturally beautiful smiles. Our smile…
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. But if you are like most of us, you will probably need to restore a tooth eventually. In this post from Love Your Smile…
In this post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you…
Visiting Love Your Smile in Kelowna for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart…
If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, Love Your Smiles in Kelowna is here for you. Millions of Americans cope with sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues – biting or chewing hard foods – is…
