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Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth And How To Protect Them In British Columbia

Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At Love Your Smile, we want you to be careful with…

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What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…

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What’s New At Your Kelowna Dental Office?

Hello friends of Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in British Columbia. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Kelowna residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Mission, V1Y 8B7,…

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How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health

Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can influence the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…

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Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?

Some parents in the Kelowna area bring their children to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children, and adolescents. They use special dental tools created…

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5 Cavity Basics

The desire to prohibit decay is one of the main reasons people visit their dentists Today we are going to explore 5 things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged in the hard surface, tiny openings develop. These little holes are…

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Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?

Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Malfair recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A…