Many residents in our community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious issue. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Kelowna people should…
Is it time to get your life back in order? Call it Spring Cleaning. Call it a Hard Reset. I like to call the small and simple tasks “cling-ons.” Refill a prescription, change your furnace filter, get your oil changed, replace the lightbulb or make a dental appointment–you get the picture. If you’ve been pushing…
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients,…
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Stephen Malfair with Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add important dental care to each…
If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental troubles during pregnancy. Today’s post contains critical information about oral health for expectant mothers and those planning to become pregnant. Dr. Malfair recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy….
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are essential because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Stephen Malfair encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing…
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with handy tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth issues. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have drawn a lot of attention. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been…
Life is hectic for new moms and dads and some function on very little sleep for several months. At Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair, we don’t want the first year to fly by in a blur without busy parents giving a thought to their baby’s teeth. Unfortunately “out of sight, out of mind”…
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair wants to offer you some easy hints when caring for your teeth. 1.Do… remember you are just wiping the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can gently wipe the bacteria away….
When you meet someone who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by our appearance….
