Your child’s first dental exam at Dr. Malfair Dental should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Kelowna office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect the…
Today in the Kelowna family dentist blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be cause by cold sores, gum disease,…
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Dr. Malfair Dental, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams…
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Kelowna. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, these…
Hi. I’m Dr. Stephen Malfair, an experienced dentist in Kelowna. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health, and today I would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste. A happy mouth…
Question: What outstanding community-based voluntary health measure has done the most to prevent tooth decay in the U.S. in the past 70 years? Answer: Municipal water fluoridation! Fluoride is a tooth’s best friend because it strengthens the enamel and can reverse demineralization. That’s why there is fluoride in toothpaste and fluoride treatments are performed during…
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…
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…
