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Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dental Technology, Smile Makeover

5 Advantages of Dental Implants

A missing tooth could be more of a problem than you might imagine. Did you know that since each of your teeth depend on one another to keep their position, a missing tooth can cause your teeth to shift and tilt?

August 1, 2019/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Dental Technology, News, Sports Dentistry

The Truth About Sports Mouthguards

Dentists estimate that between 13% and 39% of dental injuries occur while playing sports. These injuries are what every parent fears will happen to their child: knocked out teeth, injured cheeks or tongue, broken jaws and broken teeth. To make matters worse, up to 75% of all dental injuries affect at least one of the most visible teeth in our smile, the front teeth.

June 1, 2019/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Dental Technology

What’s New with Dental Crowns?

Perhaps you have a root canal-treated tooth that needs strengthening, a broken or misshapen tooth, or one that’s been weakened by large cavities? If this is the case you may need a dental crown –and this post is for you. Like most scientific fields, dental technology and knowledge have advanced in the realm of dental […]

May 1, 2019/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Invisalign, Teen Orthodontics

When is the right time to consider orthodontic treatment for your child?

If your child has crooked adult teeth or complains of jaw soreness and discomfort from chewing, it’s wise to bring this to your dentist’s attention as soon as possible. As with the Nanaimo teen treated at Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group, a happy ending to this story is possible with early intervention and the right orthodontic and TMD treatment plan.

April 1, 2019/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Family Dental Health

Everything you need to know about your dental hygienist

Have you ever stopped to wonder how your dental hygienist manages to make your teeth feel so clean? In this post, we’ll explore this and all the other important checks that happen at each dental hygiene visit. We hope that this will inspire you not only to appreciate your dental hygienist more but to learn […]

March 1, 2019/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Community Engagement, Family Dental Health, News

Taking Dental Health Education to the Schools

A child having a cavity or two in their baby teeth can seem insignificant. Those teeth will fall out after all. The habit however, of taking care of our teeth is often learned or not learned in childhood. With poor dental health habits, cavities in baby teeth, later in life become cavities in permanent teeth […]

February 3, 2019/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Family Dental Health

The Truth About How Often You Need a Dental Cleaning

We’ve all heard that poor oral hygiene leads to cavities, bad breath and can lead to more serious conditions like gum disease. Since the body is interconnected, poor oral health has even been scientifically linked to other health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. What is the role of dental cleanings in maintaining oral hygiene […]

January 2, 2019/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Dental Technology, Family Dental Health, Sedation Dentistry

Don’t Let Dental Fear Hold You Back | Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry is a dental method used to help patients manage their fear and get the treatments they need to maintain good oral health.

December 2, 2018/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dental Health

Why Replacing Missing Teeth Is Essential

Every tooth serves a valuable function in your mouth, even a missing tooth in the back of the mouth which is not visible in your smile. Why is this? You could say that each tooth in your mouth depends on the others to keep its proper position and furthermore that even your face and lips depend on your teeth to maintain its ideal shape!

November 2, 2018/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group

Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Orthodontics, Teen Orthodontics

How Invisalign Braces Help Promote Healthy Teeth

Would you trade the overall health of your teeth for a perfectly aligned, beautiful smile? Of course not! Luckily these two goals are not mutually exclusive. Dental health is always the number one goal for our patients, so before we discuss the benefits of Invisalign, you need to know why having straight teeth is actually […]

October 2, 2018/by Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group