It’s easy to fool yourself into thinking that brushing and flossing of your teeth on a regular basis is good enough for good oral and dental health. Who amongst us are really diligent enough to do home dental care as well as we should. Visiting your dentist is an essential part of the equation. By pursuing professional dental […]
Located in a gorgeous neighbourhood: Kitsilano One of the most beautiful streets in Vancouver is our very own West 1st Ave. in Kitsilano, our WestcoastSmile Dental Studio and Whitening Spa home. Every spring we get to enjoy the wonderful display of cherry blossoms exhibited by the block-long row of cherry trees. It’s a photographers’ playground […]
Your Mouth Is Key … To Overall Body Health! When I see my patients and I ask them to open their mouths and say …AHHHH., I like to think of opening a window into their overall health. When I do your exam I am not looking just at your teeth but I am looking carefully […]
Oh just got an email from my dental office telling me I am due for my hygiene visit. Hmmm pretty busy now I think I will put that on the back burner for awhile. I feel ok. Yea it bleeds a bit when I floss but then again I don’t floss too much so I […]
And why should I care? I just want a great SMILE. That is the refrain I hear from some of my patients when they come to see me for consultations about improving their smiles. They often are surprised to learn that the most important element to a great smile is healthy gums that drape just […]
You can Regain Control of your Diet Have you ever heard of the Law Of Unintended Consequences? It’s most commonly used in economics, but it has other applications where the best intentions go unexpectedly awry. Think email/spam, dieting/yoyo weight gain, lower fat/higher sugar for taste. It’s this last one that is of concern to me. […]