Getting Dental Surgery? Follow Our Pre-Surgery Tips
If you are planning to get any oral surgery done soon, it is important to know how best to prepare.
5 Dental Health Tips for Athletes
Oral health is equally important for everyone, but those who spend a lot of time doing athletic activities need to take some special considerations into account when it comes to dental care. Step Up Your Teeth Cleaning if You’re a Swimmer If you spend a lot of time swimming in chlorinated pools, you may be […]
Good Oral Care Habits While at Work
When we’re on the go during our work day, it’s easy to neglect basic oral health practices. Get into these simple habits and you’ll find you can integrate your oral care routine into your work day seamlessly. Take a Midday Oral Hygiene Break Set aside a few minutes at the end of your lunch break […]
Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink certain things (often hot or cold temperatures trigger tooth pain), here are a few things you can do to reduce your pain. Specialized Toothpaste Many people find that switching to a toothpaste that is specially formulated for people with sensitive teeth is a quick […]
How (and Why) to Prevent a Thumb-Sucking Habit
What’s the Problem with Thumb Sucking? Frequent thumb sucking at a young age often results in problematic misalignment of the teeth such as an open bite or an increased overjet, which can require intensive dental intervention later in life. Break that thumb-sucking habit now and your child will have a much easier time in terms […]
Tips to Care for Your Braces
Eat with a Knife and Fork When you get braces, you should start eating more foods using a fork and knife, even things that you would normally eat with your hands, like pizza or a burger. This way you do not have to bite food off, which is better for your braces because biting pushes […]
Diabetes and Your Oral Health
People who have diabetes have a unique set of oral health needs. This is because the higher blood sugar levels associated with diabetes also cause certain oral health issues, which many people are not aware of. Here are a few dental health concerns that you should be mindful of if you have diabetes. Book a […]
Foods that Fight Against Tooth Decay
Of course, a good oral care routine of flossing and brushing twice a day is essential for fighting against tooth decay, but your diet also makes a big impact on whether or not you will develop cavities. Avoid sugary foods as much as possible and integrate these tooth-decay fighters into your diet more. High-Fibre […]
We are Now Open
We’re back and so happy to see you again! Our clinic is once again open for all dental procedures. We have strict new protocols in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Your safety is always our top priority. Here’s what to expect currently when coming to visit us at Tsawwassen Family Dental: Patients should […]
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dental Visit
Time the Appointment Well Make sure that you book the appointment for a time when your child is likely to be well rested, relaxed, and not dealing with any unusual stressors. Also make sure that your child has eaten relatively recently before the appointment–we all know that hunger can affect mood and make potentially stressful […]