Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you see a dental practice? At Love Your Smile Dentistry in Kelowna, we can help with sedation dentistry. Many people who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration care chose to…
In this blog post from Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna, we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits you can form is to always allow your toothbrush to completely air dry between…
Many of our patients at Love Your Smile in Kelowna wonder why, with all the advances in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let that fool you. These tools are your best friends…
You probably believe the most important thing about flossing is to do it every day. Guess what? We agree! However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. And the team at Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna…
Who doesn’t love the holidays? For the team at Love Your Smile in Kelowna, it’s probably our favorite time of year! They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your dental health. They…
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth, or maybe a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, porcelain veneers can mask these and other dental flaws, leaving…
This post from Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna focuses on a problem that many people experience – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most frequent cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis arises midday arising from not brushing teeth between meals. Small food parts on the teeth, gums, and tongue…
Plaque can appear in any mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be with daily brushing and flossing. Because of that, it is essential to visit the Love Your Smile dentist in Kelowna twice a year, for regular cleanings and checkups. If your teeth have deep grooves, watch out. If…
The goal of preventative dentistry is to maintain oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes needed. That is always what we aim for at Love Your Smile in Kelowna: avoiding dental fillings and other issues. Brushing your teeth and flossing is the best means of preventing problems. It is also important to…
Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most people notice their teeth dull as the years go by. But foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we can do something about that with dental aesthetics. Or can you do it on your own? Over the counter products…