To make your next appointment with us easier, here are 10 things we think you ought to know before your next visit. 1.X-Rays don’t cause cancer. Despite what you may hear, getting your X-Ray done at the dentist (or at the hospital for that matter) won’t give you cancer. Truthfully, you’re only being exposed to…
Bad breath is something that we have all dealt with at least once in our life. Sometimes you get it from eating onions or garlic, which is harmless. But you can also get bad breath from unhealthy eating and dental habits. How do you get bad breath? You can get bad breath for a number…
How often do you take a look at the nutritional facts on the box of food that you’re about to eat? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t do it that often. While we don’t consider it to be necessary to check the facts EVERY time you go to open that can of beans,…
Quite often we hear about the foods that are considered bad for your teeth. We know that citrus, sugary candy, pop, wine, coffee, and tea are just a few of the main foods and drinks that can be harmful to the enamel that protects your teeth from sensitivity. Do you know what foods you can…
The staff at Love Your Smile Dental Clinic wanted to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your time with your family and friends. With a New Year comes resolutions. A lot of us may have chosen to improve our self-esteem by changing our appearance. Maybe you get a new hair cut?…
Most of us love and hate the Holidays. One reason for this is that some of us see our waistline increase because of all the homemade treats and meals. This festive feasting usually lasts a couple of weeks. We see extra treats at home, at the office and at friends’ homes. This Christmas save your…
With Halloween just around the corner your household will soon be filled with extra cavity creating candy. Theses delicious delicacies can take a toll on your family’s teeth. You don’t want to deprive you children of this fun tradition, but you also don’t want them to go overboard. How can you harness Halloween? Here are…
Having a smile that you can be proud of is within your reach. In Kelowna, Dr. Malfair and the team at Love Your Smile Dental Clinic can help you make the most noticeable feature on your face look at its best. There are various procedures you can utilize to makeover your smile. Because there are…
Do you see blood when you are brushing your teeth? This is something you shouldn’t ignore. It may be a sign that you have gingivitis, which is the first stage of gum disease. Gingivitis is inflammation, swelling, and bleeding of the gum tissue caused by the bacteria that naturally coat the teeth. This bacteria forms…
No one like dealing with tooth sensitivity. The throbbing that comes from cold or hot foods, sugary sweet and maybe even the weather can be unbearable. Make sure you talk with your dentist to determine what is causing your tooth sensitivity. It may be receding gum lines, or brushing too hard and from side-to-side, a…
