At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we emphasize the importance of good dental health to each one of our patients, every time one of them sits down for a checkup. We stick to the basics: brush and floss twice a day, and see the dentist for a checkup twice a year. But there’s more to…
Most of us know that vitamin D is important for healthy teeth and bones, yet many still fail to get enough. This post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna is a friendly reminder to our patients about the importance of vitamin D. Here is a sampling of vitamin D findings from around the web: “Several…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we are committed to providing each of our patients with outstanding dental care in our technologically-advanced office. To maintain your dental health, you should see us for a cleaning and checkup every six months. Even those patients who brush and floss twice a day are going to benefit from a…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we recommend seeing us for a dentist appointment twice a year. Each checkup begins with a cleaning, an essential part of maintaining your dental health. With twice-a-year teeth cleanings, you will: 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute tooth decay that can damage a tooth until it is…
We all go to the dentist for exams and cleanings, but there are other less-obvious issues that we can help you with at Love Your Smile in Kelowna. In this post, we talk about some of them. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad breath can be…
You know the saying: you are what you eat. This message from Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna examines the link between what you eat, and your dental health. Your diet can impact your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods provide an environment that can prevent inflammation and infection. Vegetables, fruits,…
A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. If problems with your teeth keep you from smiling, cosmetic treatment from Love Your Smile in Kelowna can correct them. Do you ever think about how your close-lipped facial expressions impact other people’s…
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Love Your Smile in Kelowna are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is crucial. You’ll never hear one of…
This post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna focuses on fluoride: What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Many communities adjust the fluoride content of their municipal…
If you need another reason to keep your gums as healthy as possible, read this post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. A bacteria called Porphyomonas gingivalis contributes to chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains…