When your gum tissue pulls back from your teeth to show more of each individual tooth or even the tooth’s roots, it’s called gum recession. This often results in bacterial gum infection, tooth pain or sensitivity, damage to the supporting bones and tissues, and potential tooth loss. If you notice this problem in your mouth, [...]
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When a patient comes in asking us to redesign their smile, it’s not merely a question of brightening up their teeth or adding veneers or crowns to some of them. For most people, their smile is an important reflection of their personality. Smiles are unique to each individual and communicate emotions and intelligence to others. This [...]
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The idea that you grind your teeth during the night could sound like one of those old jokes, but, just like snoring, it’s far from funny. It’s a medical condition that is potentially dangerous to your overall health, and the sooner you can take steps to correct the problem, the better you’ll be for it. [...]
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If you are only having one or two dental implants installed, a general anesthetic might not be necessary. With a good dentist in Surrey BC, a local anesthetic or “freezing” should be enough to eliminate any pain associated with the procedure. If you’re the kind of person whose anxiety often prevents you from having dental work, however, there are various types of [...]
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Dental implants are a successful, long-term treatment option for anyone facing tooth loss, and one of the best developments in modern dental care. They are not necessarily the right option for everyone, however, and it’s important to make your final decision based on full disclosure. Here are the various types of dental implants available at our [...]
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The senior members of our society have a lot to deal with health-wise. From the increased risk of falls to their higher susceptibility to Covid-19, it’s enough to keep anyone busy without the added issue of dental problems. Sadly, by the time we reach the senior years, however, many of us have lost at least [...]
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Everyone wants a healthy, attractive smile, but we don’t all have the financial means (or the courage) to get dental implants. While implants are the gold standard of modern dental technology, some patients find crowns or dental bridges are an excellent alternative for them. Here are the main differences between bridges and implants, and what [...]
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Good teeth make all the difference, not merely for smiling purposes; they have a big impact on overall confidence and self-esteem. Having missing, broken, or unattractive looking teeth makes it difficult for people to express themselves clearly and effectively. As more people living in Surrey, BC realize the significance of dental health and its effect [...]
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Dental technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over the past 20 years, not least in terms of ways to restore the appearance of natural teeth. Dental implants offer a wide range of choices for anyone with missing teeth, and the all-on-4 alternative is just one of the options available. But what are all-on-4 implants, [...]
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Restoring a beautiful and healthy smile has been made easier and more reliable with advances in dentistry. Extensive damage or loss of upper and lower teeth used to mean wearing uncomfortable dentures. When dental implants were developed, it made it possible for people to enjoy replacement teeth that were functionally the same as the natural [...]
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For anything in life to be worth doing, the benefits need to outweigh the disadvantages. This applies to the question of dental implants as much as any other lifestyle choice. We decided to present the benefits and disadvantages so you can decide for yourself whether it’s worth it or not. And since our office of [...]
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When you have newly-minted dental implants, you might be keen to try them out on some delicious food. Oral surgeons usually advise patients to stick with soft foods for the first three months, however. During this time your tissues are healing, the implants are integrating into the jawbone and gum, and depending on the type [...]
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Getting fitted with dental implants is the ideal alternative to having your natural teeth. Whether you have a single missing tooth or need full upper and lower dentures, implants can give you the same results as you had before your tooth loss. The implant process includes a range of additional costs that you’ll be required [...]
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COVID-19 was confirmed as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and we have seen a sweeping set of societal and cultural changes that directly impact our personal and professional worlds. At Nordel Crossing Dental Centre, our top priority is to continue to provide caring and safe dental services to our patients and community. In [...]
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Most people lose a few teeth during their lives, whether it’s because of injury, cavities and tooth decay, or gum disease. No matter what the reason is for the loss, it’s important to get your implant dentist in Surrey, BC to replace every missing tooth in your mouth as soon as possible after losing it. [...]
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Dental implants are the ideal alternative to wearing dentures. They behave like natural teeth and can restore your smile, while resolving any problems you have with speaking or chewing. But what does this solution cost, and can you expect to pay more now that it’s a new year—and a new decade? If you’re considering getting [...]
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In the past, anyone with one or more missing teeth was encouraged to get dentures. Whether you needed full upper or lower dentures, or simply a partial denture to replace one or two teeth, the end result was learning to live with a removable plate in your mouth. Now, dental implants are much more popular [...]
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Scenario: You’re a twenty- or thirty-something professional with your whole life ahead of you. Chances are you’re either still looking for Mr. or Ms. Right or in a fairly young relationship. You’ve taken care of your teeth your whole life, but stuff happens and now one (or two!) of your teeth are badly decayed or [...]
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Dental implants are getting more popular by the day, with the overall market growth expected to reach 6.8% a year from now until 2024. Research shows this is being driven by the increasing ways these implants can be used to treat various dental conditions, and, particularly in Canada, by the ever-growing geriatric population. As the [...]
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