Yaletown Dental Blog

You’ve probably heard of Invisalign, an alternative to braces that is becoming more and more popular. Maybe you have a friend with Invisalign, or maybe your dentist has even suggested it to you. [...]

Some people grind their teeth when they’re asleep. Some people do so when they are awake, and some do both. The habit is called bruxism, and it can destroy your teeth and even cause jaw problems [...]

Clenching or grinding your teeth at night wears down your teeth, can cause them to break, and can even cause problems with the ligaments that support your jaw. The effects of night time teeth [...]

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease plaguing everyone from children through to seniors, and taking its toll in the form of tooth loss, gum disease, and worsening the effect of other [...]

There are many different ideas amongst people about whether or not to remove wisdom teeth. Obviously, if a problem persists then the options become more limited. However, some people choose to [...]

It has become an accepted fact that dental health not only carries direct benefits for your mouth but also affects your general wellbeing. Untreated tooth decay and gum disease will not only [...]

It is difficult to imagine doing anything that is absolutely selfish, isn’t it? Or perhaps it isn’t – but it could be difficult to imagine doing something that is termed as ‘unnecessary’. A smile [...]

Dental anxiety is not a joke. In fact, after a survey was done in the United States, the conclusion was that almost 80% of people suffer from a real fear of the dentist. However; not all who are [...]

Researchers at the University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine believe they might have found a link between migraines and the composition of our oral “microbiomes.” The researchers [...]

A 2015 study showed that a staggering 28 percent of people don’t like smiling because they hate the way their teeth look. Back in the bad old days you might have had to put up with wrecked smile [...]