Wisdom teeth can be tricky and often catch people off guard. One minute your mouth feels great and then suddenly an aching eruption is happening in the farthest recesses of your gums. It is common for these third and last molars to begin erupting between...
True Dental Sweet (and Dentist Approved Treats) for Summer Indulging in some tasty, cool treats is almost a necessity when you live among our Okanagan desert climate. Summers can be scolding and staying hydrated is a must. However, consuming frozen sugary delicacies such as ice cream...
A good night’s sleep is vital to keep body, mind and spirit in good health, but many people find they wake up feeling exhausted after a spending restless tossing and turning due to a sore jaw, headache, or tooth pain. If these symptoms sound familiar, you...
Today, the reality of dental hygiene is that most of us often put it off until it becomes urgent. We’ve become accustomed to canceling appointments or “moving them to a later date”. But the truth is, it’s a necessity to remain in optimal health; because...
If you fear the dentist, you’re not alone. An American survey found that 80 percent of adults fear dentists, with more than half saying that this fear may keep them from seeing a dentist. In another recent Canadian survey, 5.5 percent of respondents reported being ‘very afraid or...
Toothbrush Tips to Keep Your Teeth in Shape By Clare Kittredge | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Brushing your teeth seems easy enough. But some toothbrushes are better than others and there is a right and wrong way to brush your teeth. Brushing your...
Spring is in the air To celebrate Spring and that True is 2, True Dental has some special offers for our existing clients! Tooth Whitening: Your choice of a Full Daywhite Kit (9 tubes) or Nitewhite Kit (6 tubes) to be shared by 2. Each of you...
True will be closed Friday December 19th at 2:00pm, we will reopen Monday January 5th at 8:00am. In the event of a Dental Emergency; Dr. Don MacRae will be available from December 19th until December 26th. Dr. Ersillia Coccaro will be available from December 27th until...
Fastbraces® Clear is here! An aesthetic and totally cosmetic solution to traditional orthodontics. Fastbraces® Clear offers the same advantages and fast results as the metal brackets, these ceramic brackets make braces more discreet as an adult patient. Fastbraces® Clear will dazzle you with its performance; clear...
Children’s Halloween dream -- to get lots of candy -- can be their parents’ nightmare. But pediatric dental experts say Halloween can be a time to teach your children good oral health habits for life, without depriving them of Halloween treats (think moderation). Here are...