At Love Your Smile in Kelowna, we advise our patients to watch their sugar intake to prohibit cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to reduce or eliminate sugar from your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as conspicuous as the…
This post from Love Your Smile in Kelowna goes to the heart of what dentistry is all about: the function of healthy teeth. The shape of each of your teeth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because their job is to cut…
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, the dentist at Love Your Smile in Kelowna reminds you that you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Here are six ways to add important dental care to each day, in 60 seconds…
Are you considering braces to straighten your teeth? Love Your Smile in Kelowna offers several varieties of braces. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces These are sometimes described as ‘braces behind the teeth.’ These braces can be just as effective at realigning adult teeth as…
Most people know that they can go to their dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums. And cosmetic dentistry is getting more popular, almost by the day. But the team at Love Your Smile in Kelowna reminds you there are some lesser-known oral concerns that we can help you with. Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia,…
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…
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…
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…
Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. One of our jobs at Love Your Smile in Kelowna is to use general dentistry to help our patients protect their teeth. Sadly, enamel erosion is widespread, though largely…
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,…
