A dental bridge is an excellent option when you have one or more missing teeth. As the name implies, a dental bridge fills in or “bridges” the gap between the teeth, but how do you know if dental bridges are right for you?
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Questions about a tooth extraction? Wondering how long it takes? Is it painful? Can you go back to work afterwards? Our tooth extraction FAQ has all the answers.
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If you are one of the many people who still don’t visit the dentist on a regular basis, you might be interested to find out more about how sedation dentistry (or sleep dentistry as it is sometimes known) can help make your next dentist visit more relaxing.
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Dental implants are a common choice for patients who are looking for ways to restore missing, broken, or damaged teeth. Tooth implants offer a more permanent solution than dental bridges or dentures, and they are also much more natural looking, so they won’t spoil your smile.
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You only get one set of permanent teeth. Are you doing everything you can to keep them healthy and strong? Sure, you brush and floss. Maybe you even use a great antimicrobial mouthwash. You never miss a six-month appointment with your North Vancouver dentist, either. So, what more can you do? Well answer this question, if you can. Have you ever noticed yourself clenching or grinding your teeth? If you have, there is one more big thing you can do to help your teeth stay healthy: Get a night guard.
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When you’re faced with a choice of fillings, the chances are you want ones that will look natural in your mouth and also last for a long time. At Pier Dental Centre, you have a few choices available. We want you to have the information necessary to make the best decision for your health and your smile!
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Whether you’re celebrating with ice cream or having a Halloween candy snack, the pain in your teeth from the cold and sweet makes enjoying them a difficult task. You’re left sucking on your teeth, trying to get the sensation to subside. But why is it happening at all?
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As you get older, you start to see and feel the signs of age on your body. First your hair, then your skin, perhaps your joints get a little achy in the damp weather. Then one day you smile in the mirror and realize your teeth are also showing age too, and it’s not so graceful! They’ve started to yellow, and some of them show signs of wear, like tiny chips or grooves on the biting surface.
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Whitening is the most frequently requested cosmetic dental treatment available. It’s simple, relatively inexpensive, and offers results with a relatively high impact on your appearance. But there is a certain caution that should be observed with undergoing whitening treatments, especially when using systems that are not overseen by a dentist. Over bleaching can have far reaching effects on your dental and overall health.
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When you started having a toothache, you knew you had a problem; but you didn’t want to face what it meant. A year later, your tooth is broken, and you’re in a lot of pain: it’s past time to get to the dentist. Even without a set of x-rays, the dentist can tell you have an infection and likely will need a root canal and a crown.
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