Good oral health is not just about a bright smile—it's about maintaining healthy teeth and gums. A dental hygienist plays a crucial role in preventing future teeth problems. Let's dive into the reasons why visiting a dental hygienist is essential for your dental care routine. What...
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...
Many people today seek teeth whitening as a popular way to achieve a bright smile. With multiple options available, choosing between at-home and professional services can be difficult. Among the buzz of "teeth whitening near me" and "best teeth whitening" searches one avenue stands out: consulting...
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...
While going to the dentist isn’t exactly a favourite pastime or experience of many people, for some, it’s much worse. Whether it’s from bad or traumatic past experiences or simple fears, dental anxiety can prevent people from going to the dentist, even when they need...
It’s easy to look at brushing your teeth as an annoying chore when we’re growing up, but it’s so important to do. As a parent, it can be challenging to help teach your child a tooth-brushing technique that works for them. That’s why we’ve created...
Does your stomach start doing a circus performance every time you have to go see a dentist? You’re definitely not the only person who’s experienced that. Many people have dental anxiety from either previous experiences or just feel unsettled about someone poking around in their...
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...
We understand that oral health is not only an important part of your daily life, but an essential part too. To ensure your safety, we are taking all the necessary precautions to keep you safe as True Dental in West Kelowna reopens beyond emergency cases. Because...