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…
If you’ve had restorations, orthodontic work, or a complete smile redesign, you want people to notice the results. In this post, those of us at Love Your Smile in Kelowna describe three important smile makeover procedures that may not be apparent when you smile. Invisible Braces Modern orthodontics offers more than just traditional braces. While…
Do you have a dentist? If you are in need of a dentist or are not happy with your current one, we invite you to visit Love Your Smile to meet with us and discuss your dental needs. You don’t have to choose us, but we encourage you to find a dentist you like! Our…
Teeth whitening is quickly becoming one of the most popular dental procedures in Kelowna. It seems that everyone is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many men and women are turning to over-the-counter solutions to whiten and a brighten their smiles. It may seem like the path of least resistance,…
You may not be able to articulate why all the elements blend in perfect harmony, but you know it when you see it. I’m talking about a positive smile. What features are we talking about? You may be surprised at how many components Dr. Malfair must consider when planning for a cosmetic treatment smile makeover….
Veneers have a multitude of applications in Kelowna cosmetic treatment. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Kelowna dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they…
