Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, bad breath and even gum disease. New studies, however, are showing evidence that the consequences of poor dental health can be much more severe – with links to Alzheimer’s as well as other serious illnesses. In 2010, researchers from New York […]
Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group announced it has expanded its service to downtown Nanaimo patients with same visit crown technology. The revolutionary single-visit crown system allows Dr. Mahara to take a super accurate digital image of a patient’s existing tooth and then design and mill a customized crown in-office. This removes the need for messy impressions, […]
Do you need a crown but dislike the thought of two trips to the dentist with a two week period of wearing an uncomfortable temporary crown in-between? Anyone who has had a crown, knows that this is just part of the process. But does it have to be? With CEREC, or same appointment dental crowns, […]
Do you dread that after dental treatment freezing that seems to linger too long – impeding your ability to go back to work, talk properly or to eat? Your dentist works hard to ensure that you are comfortable during your treatment and this often means dental freezing which usually encompasses not only the nerves of […]
Between October 15th – December 1st 2015 receive $500 off your Invisalign treatment and get a free teeth whitening with Invisalign at Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group! Call us today to book your free Invisalign consultation with Dr. Mahara: 250-754-4322! Watch these videos to learn more about how Invisalign can straighten your teeth and greatly improve […]
Dr. Mahara and his team at Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group and the Rotary Daybreak Club of Nanaimo recently combined efforts to raise more funds and awareness for the earthquake victims of Nepal. On Saturday, September 26th, blessed by warm weather and sunshine, Dr. Mahara rallied a group of 21 hikers up to the summit of […]
Are your child’s adult teeth coming in crooked or crowded? Are you wondering when is the right time to start looking at orthodontic solutions? As a parent, of course you want the best for your child – including nice straight teeth and a healthy smile. Asking the above questions when a child is just starting […]
Do you find yourself holding back your smile because of the poor condition of your teeth? Although most people have something about their appearance that they would like to improve, in severe cases where a person is embarrassed of their smile, the effects of the poor condition of their teeth could be having several health […]
We all know how important our teeth are to our overall health. Once we realize that enamel, the hard outer surface of the tooth, does not contain living cells and therefore does not have the ability to repair itself, it becomes a priority to protect it. Dental erosion refers to the enamel of the tooth […]
It is nearly impossible to find a medication that does not list a host of possible side effects. Sometimes the potential effects are minor, like drowsiness or an upset stomach, other times more severe. But when it comes to liquid medicines, the possible damage to oral health are rarely mentioned. New research conducted by the […]
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• PROMPT SERVICE, SHORT WAIT TIMES
• NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
• WE DIRECT BILL ALL CARRIERS
• EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE
Mon-Wed: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 7:00 pm (Open Late)
Friday: 8 am – 3 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 2 pm (By Appointment Only)
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Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5B1
info@downtownnanaimodentalgroup.com