Electric vs. Manual Toothbrushes
Our dentists at Scott 72 Dental Centre in Delta often recommend electric toothbrushes to help patients do a better job cleaning their teeth. Here's why electric toothbrushes have an edge over manual ones.
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Straight Smile Centres Wins 2018 Vancouver Consumer Choice Award
Straight Smile Centres is proud to announce that we’ve been selected as a winner of the 2018 Vancouver Consumer Choice Awards, in the Health & Wellness category!
After Your Extraction: Filling the Space
If you have had a tooth extracted, getting the space filled as soon as possible is very important in maintaining your long-term oral health. There are several tooth replacement options you can choose from.
Sleep Apnea & Weight Loss
There are many Sleep Apnea treatment options available out there, and in some cases, it can even be cured! For people who are overweight and suffering from sleep apnea, simply losing some weight may resolve the disorder.
The Parts of a Dental Implant
Dental Implants consist of three parts: The implant itself, the abutment, and the crown. Our Delta dentists provide a brief overview below of each component.
Can Children & Teens Get Their Teeth Whitened?
Our Surrey dentists do not recommend teeth whitening for children for a few important reasons.
When Are Tooth Extractions Necessary?
Our Surrey dentists will only consider a tooth extraction when procedures that might save the tooth would be ineffective. Under certain circumstances, a tooth extraction may be the best option.
Will I Need a Bone Graft for My Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement option that looks and feels like a natural tooth. Implants are also, however, the most invasive tooth replacement option, and they sometimes require supplementary procedures as well — like bone grafts.
Can My Dentist Really Tell if I Haven’t Been Flossing?
For a while, you may be able to trick your dentist into thinking you've been flossing when you haven't been, but she will eventually be able to tell.
Can Adults Get Invisalign?
Our Surrey dentists consider Invisalign to be an ideal treatment option for adults. Here’s why.