This post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna goes to the heart of what dentistry is all about: the function of healthy teeth. The shape of each of your teeth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because their job is to cut…
A dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful place. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we try to discourage that image with a caring staff. Even so, hearing they need a root canal can strike fear in the most courageous of our patients. Root canals, known formally as endodontic therapy, still carry a strong…
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, the dentist at Love Your Smile in Kelowna reminds you that you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Here are six ways to add important dental care to each day, in 60 seconds…
Dental health and a beautiful smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we present a quick refresher course on general dentistry, and the lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna we use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching…
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about dentistry is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it helps with living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the Kelowna area, however, not…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna we use cosmetic treatment to turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with dramatic problems) into unforgettable smiles. If you have been considering a smile makeover, you probably want to know if you will still look like yourself. The answer is “Yes! Only better!” You see, we use nature as…
Some Kelowna residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to think about porcelain crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. The crowns provided by Love Your Smile in Kelowna are really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when one is in place, it will cover the…
Today’s post is for new Kelowna parents. It contains helpful guidance about caring for baby’s and toddler’s teeth. How should I clean my toddler’s teeth? For infants, gently wipe their gums with a piece of gauze or soft cloth. We do not recommend any toothpaste for infants. When your child is three, a pea-sized amount…
Whenever someone considers dental aesthetics to improve their smile, porcelain veneers usually come into the conversation. They are one of the procedures offered at Love Your Smile in Kelowna. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a heavy-duty, medical grade porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When…
