The Academy of General Dentistry has confirmed that historically, on average men are less likely to visit the dentist than women. Studies further revealed that men have been either afraid to go and embarrassed about it, or they just don’t have the time for it. Interestingly, these days men are getting back into the dental chair as they realize that …
Read MoreFolks are Talkin’ about Invisalign!
There’s a lot that we can (and do!) say about Invisalign. But for now, we’d like to step aside, and invite you to read some words from our patients who, just like you, were wondering about “this Invisalign thing” not that long ago. Now, they couldn’t be happier with their decision to move ahead, straighten their teeth and get the smile …
Read MoreWhy Choose Us for your Invisalign Treatment?
Choosing the ideal dentist to give you the beautiful, straight smile of your dreams is an important decision. You don’t want to trust your smile care to just anyone! At Arbutus North Dental, we’re honoured to be the practice of choice for numerous patients in Vancouver and surrounding who trust our team of experts to make their Invisalign experience easy, …
Read MoreHave Invisalign Questions? We’ve got Invisalign Answers!
You may have heard about Invisalign from a friend, a family member, or read about it in a magazine or on a website (like ours!). Regardless of what sparked your interest in learning more about Invisalign, chances are that you have a lot of questions – because, perhaps, this whole thing ‘seems too good to be true.” After all… • Is it REALLY …
Read MoreSmoking and Your Oral Health: Know the Facts
It’s common knowledge that smoking can put you at risk of developing lung cancer, but are you aware that smokers are prime targets for many oral health problems which will progress much faster for smokers than for non-smokers? Your health partners at Arbutus North Dental want to make you aware that an enormous 75% of gum disease found in adults is caused …
Read MoreWhat’s “Behind” the Invisalign Magic?
As you may already know, some of our patients prefer to call our Invisalign treatment by a different name: magic. Of course, we understand that view, because Invisalign does seem quite magical – especially since it’s virtually invisible, there are no metal braces, they can be removed and cleaned anytime, and they’re so comfortable that patients soon forget that they’re even wearing …
Read MoreDo You Have Gum Disease?
Do your gums often get red, swollen, and tender or do they bleed easily? Have your gums pulled away from your teeth at all? Are your teeth loose or separating? Do you suffer from chronic bad breath (halitosis) or a bad taste in your mouth? Have you experienced any changes in your bite? If your answer was yes to any …
Read MoreThink Invisalign is Just for Teens OR Adults? Think Again!
If there’s one thing that many adults and teens can agree on (and there isn’t much!), it’s that both don’t like the idea of wearing clunky, old-fashioned metal braces. Yet for decades, that’s really been the only option – and that’s also why so many teens and adults have given up on their dream of having dazzling straight teeth. But …
Read MoreProtect Your Child’s Teeth With These 5 Summer Snack Tips
Summer days means lazy afternoons by the pool and busy evenings at sporting events, concerts or on the road traveling with the family. Concession stands and snack bars tempt us with a variety of sweets and sugar-filled soda and juices, so parents must create strategies that will protect your children’s dental health and counteract tooth decay! Here are five easy-to-follow summer tips …
Read MoreGet the STRAIGHT Teeth You’ve Always Wanted WITHOUT Braces!
We all dream of having an attractive, dazzling smile with STRAIGHT teeth. But unfortunately, for many people, that dream goes unfulfilled. Why? There are many reasons, but among the most common is that people dread the idea of wearing braces. And who can blame them? Wearing clunky, metal braces for years (that’s right, years!) is enough to send most people …
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