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National Children’s Dental Health Month: Raising Awareness

Did you know: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? February is the month to raise awareness about the significance of your oral health. With National Children’s Dental Health month beginning in Cleveland in 1941 and extending to a month-long program since 1981, it is especially important to take care of your child’s oral health. […]

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Proper Oral Care: Children’s Dental

If your child is 1 years-old or their first teeth have come in, be sure to take them to their first dentist appointment. Giving your child the proper oral care is essential to their well-being. We all know that maintaining oral health is important, especially when it comes to children. Experts suggest that parents should […]

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Sedation Dentistry: Conquering Dental Phobia [VIDEO]

Dental phobia is something various people experience, but it shouldn’t keep you from getting the oral care you need. The sedation dentistry experts at Alma Dental Centre in Vancouver can help you conquer your fears by making a visit to the dentist a relaxing place to be. Why to Conquer Dental Phobia Before negative thoughts take you […]

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Are you Brushing Your Teeth Properly? Learn How!

Knowing how to brush your teeth properly is important so you can avoid conditions such as gingivitis and tooth decay. Bad brushing technique can lead to tooth abrasion, which wears away the surface of the tooth. Because gum tissue is so delicate, it can be damaged from the bristles on your toothbrush and lead to […]

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Have Bad Breath? Conquer It With These Tips

If you constantly have bad breath and think there’s nothing you can do about it, think again. These helpful tips can assist in keeping bad breath at bay. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be seriously humiliating. You don’t have to live with it forever! Simply by brushing and flossing at least two times a day, […]

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Kids and Cavities: What Parents Need To Know

Due to an increase of sugar in the diet through fast food, soda pop and candy, children are now much more susceptible to bacteria which causes cavities or tooth decay to harm their teeth. In fact, the U.S. Center for Disease Control cites a study that says there has been a 15.2 percent increase in tooth decay […]

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Prevent Cavities by Using Dental Sealants

Simply brushing your teeth is not an effective solution for preventing tooth decay and erosion. The general dentistry team at Alma Dental Centre in Vancouver recommends dental sealants, which give teeth solid protection against the bacteria that infiltrates your mouth and causes cavities. What are dental sealants? Sealants are made of durable, stain-resistant plastic and are […]

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Patient Dies from Treatable Tooth Infection

Many families in North America are finding it increasingly difficult to gain access to dental care without proper dental or health care. As the economy continues to worsen, patients in Vancouver and the surrounding municipalities are choosing to skip their regular dental appointments. “Maintaining a healthy smile is not just purely for cosmetic reasons. Dental […]

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Chewing Gum And Your Health: Unlocking The Mystery

Growing up, your parents may have nagged at you for swallowing your gum. They probably said that if you swallow your gum, it will stay in your stomach for seven years. We here at Alma Dental Centre in Vancouver want to give you the facts about chewing gum and your health and dispel the rumours. Chewing […]

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Dental Veneers: Whitening Teeth for a Winning Smile

In existence for over 30 years, dental veneers are still not commonly understood or utilized by many dental patients in Vancouver. While most people have heard of whitening teeth with bleach treatments, they are not aware that they are being exposed to the bleaching alternative almost daily. In fact, dental veneers are worn by actors, […]

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