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Children’s Oral Health Care: Taking Care of Baby Teeth [VIDEO]
Your children’s oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, experts have discovered that children’s teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease and diabetes because of stem cells located in the pulp chambers of the teeth. Clearly, your child’s teeth are vitally important and the dental team at Pacific Centre Dental Group in Vancouver want to make sure your children’s oral health care is top notch. Practicing proper oral health care If you’re...
read moreNational Children’s Dental Health Month: Raising Awareness
Did you know: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? February is the month to raise awareness about the significance of your oral health. With National Children’s Dental Health month beginning in Cleveland in 1941 and extending to a month-long program since 1981, it is especially important to take care of your child’s oral health. The dental team at Pacific Centre Dental Group in Vancouver support National Children’s Dental Health Month and encourage you to follow up with regular checkups and proper oral...
read moreHow To Prevent Gum Disease In Your Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant and wondering what effect your oral health might have on your unborn baby, the dental health experts at our dental practice want patients to know the facts about how oral health can impact pregnancy. There has been evidence that shows a correlation between gum disease and premature babies. Researchers have revealed that pregnant woman who have gum disease are more likely than other pregnant women to have a premature birth. There needs to be more research on this subject, but it does seem that gum disease is...
read moreIs Thumb Sucking Dangerous To Your Child’s Oral Health? [VIDEO]
It is common for parents to wonder whether it is bad for kids to be sucking their thumbs or fingers. Lots of households have at least one “thumb-sucker” and we at Pacific Centre Dental Group in Vancouver are here to set the record straight about the problems that arise from thumb sucking. The big question is, should you worry about your child if they are sucking their thumb? For the most part, there is nothing to worry about. Thumb sucking is completely natural for most children, making them feel secure and content and even...
read moreHave Bad Breath? Freshen Up With These Tips [VIDEO]
Bad breath can scare away a variety of people, whether it be your boss, family, or a potential new love interest. The team at Pacific Centre Dental Group in Vancouver are always available to share the latest tips and tricks on how to freshen bad breath. At Pacific Centre Dental Group, we know that many patients are worried about how their breath smells. However, while some cases of bad breath are persistent and chronic, bad breath can typically be kept at bay. The following video thoroughly explains the causes of bad breath and how it can be...
read moreAre You Exercising Enough? Find Out Now
Along with maintaining proper oral health, fitness is essential for people to improve their lifestyle. We here at Pacific Centre Dental Group at Pacific Centre Mall in Vancouver want our patients to get active by exercising or playing sports. However, when participating in contact sports, it is incredibly important to wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth and jaw bone. The U.S. Department of Health and Human services suggest people exercise one hour each day, engaging in moderate physical activities, for example: a brisk walk or playing...
read moreProper Oral Care: Children’s Dental
If your child is 1 years-old or their first teeth have come in, be sure to take them to their first dentist appointment. Giving your child the proper oral care is essential to their well-being. We all know that maintaining oral health is important, especially when it comes to children. Experts suggest that parents should start taking care of their children’s oral health at age 1 or as soon as their first teeth come in. However, a report from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital indicates that the majority of children from ages...
read moreAre you Brushing Your Teeth Properly? Learn How!
Knowing how to brush your teeth properly is important so you can avoid conditions such as gingivitis and tooth decay. Bad brushing technique can lead to tooth abrasion, which wears away the surface of the tooth. Because gum tissue is so delicate, it can be damaged from the bristles on your toothbrush and lead to tooth sensitivity. These instructions will help you brush your teeth the right way: Put a thin layer of toothpaste on your already-moist toothbrush. Brush your back teeth first, especially focusing on the front of the teeth. Hold...
read moreHave Bad Breath? Conquer It With These Tips
If you constantly have bad breath and think there’s nothing you can do about it, think again. These helpful tips can assist in keeping bad breath at bay. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be seriously humiliating. You don’t have to live with it forever! Simply by brushing and flossing at least two times a day, particularly after you’ve eaten, can help. The tongue collects a lot of bacteria and gunk so be sure to brush it – you can even use a tongue scraper. If you rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash after, that will...
read moreExecutive Esthetic Dentistry: Finding Your Perfect Smile
These days, CEOs aren’t fretting over their fine lines, but are more interested in the state of their smile. Executive Esthetic Dentistry is cosmetic dentistry for executives at a high-level, but differs from what a model or actor would pursue when it comes to their teeth. Here at Pacific Centre Dental in Vancouver, we can offer you dental procedures that will give you the smile you deserve to help achieve your work and business goals. In a recent Forbes magazine article, executive smile makeovers were a prominent feature. Even though...
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