If you or someone you care about lost a tooth this year, but haven’t yet dealt with the issue, Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna suggests a consultation with our dental implant team immediately. Why the rush? Though your missing tooth might not be an aesthetic issue now – maybe it’s far enough back that the…
When the nerve inside a tooth is infected by bacteria, we try to save it with root canal therapy. This procedure scares a lot of people. But at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna, we want you to know that root canals are not nearly as bad as their reputation. In fact, they don’t cause pain,…
We begin this post from Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna with a quote from classic literature: “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that four hundred years ago, there was no widely accepted way to replace lost teeth. We are fortunate to live at a…
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam. We’ll…
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. And they are available at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna! A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone, to…
The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. Now there is a better option than conventional dentures: implant-supported dentures from Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna BC. Conventional dentures rest against the gums. They can irritate soft tissue, and make breathing, eating, tasting…
Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a replacement tooth,…
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease,…
When we crown one of our patients at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns (sometimes called caps) restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down to a…
If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your smile, it is essential to examine the differences between a dental bridge and a permanent dental implant, two common restorative dentistry procedures available at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna. Dental bridges have replaced teeth for generations. However, they have some drawbacks:…
