by Wesbrook Village Dental Centre | Feb 2, 2012 | blog
Simply brushing your teeth is not an effective solution for preventing tooth decay and erosion. The general dentistry team at Wesbrook Village Dental Centre at UBC in Vancouver, BC recommends dental sealants, which give teeth solid protection against the bacteria that...
by Wesbrook Village Dental Centre | Jan 26, 2012 | blog
No matter how cool and trendy you think tongue rings are, these piercings are dangerous and potentially fatal. Piercing your tongue can result in chipped teeth, recessed gums and nerve damage. What some people don’t know is that getting a piercing in the mouth...
by Wesbrook Village Dental Centre | Jan 19, 2012 | blog
Tooth sensitivity is a nerve irritation that occurs after your enamel has worn down or if your gums are receding, exposing the surfaces of your teeth. Pain normally stems from consuming hot or cold foods and beverages that touch your teeth, bringing them in contact...
by Wesbrook Village Dental Centre | Jan 12, 2012 | blog
We all know that sugary junk food isn’t going to do us any favors for our waistlines, but eating lots of sugar will also rot your teeth and lead to tooth decay. At Wesbrook Village Dental Centre at UBC in Vancouver, we will ensure your teeth feel healthy and can...
by Wesbrook Village Dental Centre | Jan 5, 2012 | blog
X-rays are essential to a person’s oral health, and at Wesbrook Village Dental Centre at UBC in Vancouver, we want to ensure that people are getting regular X-rays for their teeth. So what is the big deal about getting X-rays? X-ray exams reveal the state of...
by Wesbrook Village Dental Centre | Dec 22, 2011 | blog
Has anyone ever told you that you grind your teeth in your sleep? Perhaps a parent or partner may even try to wake you up while you’re grinding. Unfortunately, most people who grind their teeth in their sleep, don’t even know they’re doing it. Teeth grinding is one...
