What is dental sedation?
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help nervous or anxious patients relax so that they are able to receive the dental care they require, but might otherwise skip due to anxiety. Here's a little more about dental sedation.
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Tips to help you adjust to wearing dentures.
If you have missing teeth dentures can restore your smile and your confidence. Dentures can also help with everyday tasks like speaking and eating. That said, wearing dentures will take some getting used to. Here are some tips to help you adjust to your new teeth.
Do whitening strips actually work?
Teeth whitening strips do work, but they’re not the most effective way to whiten your smile. Here’s a little from our Delta dentists on how whitening strips work, how to use them safely, and what you should know before giving them a try.
The Cycle of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Obstructive sleep apnea, also known is OSA, causes disruptions in breathing during sleep. Here’s more from our Delta dentist on how the obstructive sleep apnea cycle works.
Tips for Talking with Your Dentures In
You might struggle to speak naturally when you first get your new dentures, but you'll get used to them pretty quickly with a little practice. Here, our Surrey and North Delta dentists offer a few tips on how to get better at talking while wearing your dentures.
How can I tell if I should whiten my teeth?
Here are some tips from our Delta dentists, if you're considering having your teeth professionally whitened.
What causes sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a relatively common condition where the sufferer experiences frequent breathing pauses during sleep. Here is a little more about sleep apnea from our Surrey and Delta dentists.
Why are my dentures loose?
Dentures should fit securely on your gums but sometimes they become loose and stop fitting as well as they once did. Here our Delta dentists explain why your dentures become loose and what you can do about loose dentures.
How long do dental implants take to heal?
The dental implant process happens in multiple steps which means that more than one healing stage may be needed. Healing times will also depend on how many teeth are being replaced, your health, and other factors.
What happens if I don’t treat my sleep apnea?
Left untreated, Sleep apnea can lead to a wide range of serious health problems. Unlike ordinary snoring, when you have sleep apnea you actually experience pauses in your breathing while you are asleep. That means you’re actually having short bouts of suffocation.