A smile speaks a thousand words, but what if a cavity is hindering your confidence to flash those pearly whites? "Why does my tooth hurt?" you wonder. If you've ever found tooth pain comes and goes in waves, or thought, "my teeth hurt," or "my tooth...
Tooth sensitivity is a dental issue that affects millions of people worldwide and is extremely annoying and uncomfortable. If you've ever winced in pain while enjoying your favourite ice cream or sipping a hot cup of coffee, you're not alone. In this blog post, we'll...
Tooth Grinding: Causes, Effects, and Solutions Tooth grinding, or bruxism, is a common dental concern, often linked to stress, anxiety, or even certain sounds. The consequences are far from trivial, causing significant discomfort, tooth damage, and often leading to tooth sensitivity. But what exactly causes this...
Tooth sensitivity can be a frustrating and painful experience that can happen to anyone. If you're experiencing this kind of sensitivity and live in Kelowna or West Kelowna, we can help. Even if you’re not looking for a dentist in Kelowna or West Kelowna, this...
One of the most common dental issues that many people experience in their lifetimes is cavities, also known as tooth decay. Tooth decay causes damage to your teeth through bacteria that live in dental plaque, which can lead to cavities and dental abscesses and even...
Experiencing tooth pain is never fun, especially when it comes on unexpectedly. The good news is that you’re not alone. There are lots of people who experience some sort of sudden tooth pain, with two of the most common reasons being that you have developed...
The food you love shouldn’t be hurting you, especially if it’s causing pain in your mouth that’s not an allergic reaction. If your teeth are sensitive to cold from having ice cream or having a cold drink it may be nothing or it may be...
Sleeping poorly? It could be due to your mouth. Many people wake up in the morning with a sore jaw or teeth due to grinding them during their sleep. Grinding your teeth can also contribute to a poor night's sleep by constantly waking up in...
First of all, sudden tooth sensitivity isn’t uncommon. If you’ve ever felt a sudden pain in your mouth from a particularly cold breeze or a sip of coffee, that may be from tooth sensitivity. It’s important to monitor these symptoms though since sensitive teeth may also be a...
We’ve come a long way from the anesthetics of the olden times. In the case of dentistry, some operations wouldn’t be as easy (or even doable) without it - wisdom teeth removal, for example. Just like adults, for some operations, it may be necessary for your children to...