One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this vital dental health habit into your day. The…
Here at Love Your Smile we approach all your dental needs from two separate angles – what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office there are safe and effective methods…
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, cost-effective, and noninvasive. Though some cosmetic treatment patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they have in common is that…
Kelowna men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked by our Kelowna patients. Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Love Your Smile, we…
If you are afraid of the dentist and have not had a check-up in years, today’s post is for you. Good news! Dentistry in the Kelowna area is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason to Avoid…
Many of Dr. Stephen Malfair’s patients walk in for cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, or dental implants. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered – from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques – is…
First impressions are important. When you meet someone, the first thing they notice is your smile. If you aren’t happy with your smile, Cosmetic Treatment might be just what you need for that confidence boost you’ve been looking for. Cosmetic Treatment is dental work done on teeth that is not done necessarily for health benefits….
People are attracted to brighter, whiter smiles. Sometimes brushing your teeth and using mouthwash twice a day doesn’t cut it. Foods that we enjoy such as red wine, cranberries, tea, and coffee, can have an impact on the whiteness of our smiles. Our teeth are even susceptible to yellowing through aging. One way you can…
To make your next appointment with us easier, here are 10 things we think you ought to know before your next visit. 1.X-Rays don’t cause cancer. Despite what you may hear, getting your X-Ray done at the dentist (or at the hospital for that matter) won’t give you cancer. Truthfully, you’re only being exposed to…
Bad breath is something that we have all dealt with at least once in our life. Sometimes you get it from eating onions or garlic, which is harmless. But you can also get bad breath from unhealthy eating and dental habits. How do you get bad breath? You can get bad breath for a number…