It’s a deceptively simple idea: replace a missing tooth by attaching an artificial one directly to the patient’s jaw. It’s an idea that has been around for a thousand years or more, but in the last half century, it has become an exact science. Dental implants are one of the specialties offered at Love Your…
When was the last time you looked into the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to talk to the team at Love Your Smile in Kelowna about cosmetic treatment procedures. 1. The first reason…
Are you considering braces to straighten your teeth? Love Your Smile in Kelowna offers several varieties of braces. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces These are sometimes described as ‘braces behind the teeth.’ These braces can be just as effective at realigning adult teeth as…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we think it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats. We get that. In fact, some of us here have a sweet tooth, like anyone else. But eating too many sweets can give that sweet tooth a toothache. Eating sweets at certain times is better…
Most people know that they can go to their dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums. And cosmetic dentistry is getting more popular, almost by the day. But the team at Love Your Smile in Kelowna reminds you there are some lesser-known oral concerns that we can help you with. Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia,…
The dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful place. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we do our best to dispel that image with a welcoming atmosphere. Even so, when patients hear they need a root canal, a lot of them are going to get tense. It doesn’t need to be that way. With…
We all seem them every day: people who seem to have it together, with bright eyes and great smiles. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we want you to be on the same footing: to look and feel your best. It’s not about vanity, it’s about reality in any professional community. With cosmetic treatment, we…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we lighten up from time to time, and share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! A five thousand year old Sumerian text attributes tooth decay to “tooth worms.” Before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. So did blacksmiths! How would you like your dental…
Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars (grinding teeth) to erupt from the gum. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, wisdom teeth removal is common. Wisdom teeth, unfortunately, become a problem for most of us. Not removing them can lead to painful complications, such as…
There are many things we can do in Kelowna to prevent gum disease and improve our oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur when the balance of bacteria becomes unhealthy. This is where brushing and flossing…
