Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasant smile? At Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. A bridge not only restores your…
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating something…
Dental implants from Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure poses…
Dental implants from Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. The process for getting an i plant can take several months, but don’t let that discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. It’s not a drawback; it is indicative of the permanent nature of an implant. The Dental Implant Timeline…
This message from Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair…
In addition to cleanings and checkups, Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna likes to share useful information to help you stay on top of your dental health. So without further introduction, here are some terrific tooth tips: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to…
Millions of people have replaced one or more missing teeth and improved their smiles with dental implants, and that number just keeps growing. At Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna, we are providers of these dental marvels. A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on…
There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something as simple…
Brushing your teeth twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. The evidence for this just keeps piling up, which is a reason why we stress dental health and preventative dentistry at Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years of the link between gum disease and…
In this blog post from Dr. Malfair Dental in Kelowna we discuss tooth decay and dental health. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling…
