You know the saying: you are what you eat. This message from Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna examines the link between what you eat, and your dental health. Your diet can impact your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods provide an environment that can prevent inflammation and infection. Vegetables, fruits,…
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Love Your Smile in Kelowna are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is crucial. You’ll never hear one of…
This post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna focuses on fluoride: What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Many communities adjust the fluoride content of their municipal…
If you need another reason to keep your gums as healthy as possible, read this post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. A bacteria called Porphyomonas gingivalis contributes to chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains…
At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we make every effort to keep our patients comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about peace of mind. Here are four ways we are dedicated to your peace of mind at Love Your Smile:…
When we repair a tooth with a cavity or some other damage at Love Your Smile in Kelowna, the procedure the dentist chooses depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay…
How do you maintain oral health? The first things that come to mind are probably brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist at Love Your Smile in Kelowna twice a year. You might also list diet factors such as limiting sugary drinks and getting enough calcium. When people are quizzed about preventative dental care, they rarely…
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna, we urge you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to research, cancer treatment…
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and go through it. But the team at Love Your Smile dentistry in Kelowna asks: are you doing it right? Actually, a lot of people make mistakes when they brush their teeth. You may need to tweak your routine…
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all people over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The good news is that it is treatable. Gum disease treatment is available at Love Your…
