6 Advantages of Invisalign Over Traditional Braces
In the past, braces were made of metal brackets and wires that would be placed on the teeth to gradually straighten them. Today, there are other options available like ceramic braces and lingual braces. Ceramic braces use a different material than traditional braces making them...
Tips for Choosing the Right Dentist
While many people see their dentist twice a year, some less frequently, your relationship with your dentist is a very important one. Your dentist plays a crucial role in preserving the health of your teeth, gums and mouth. Your oral health in-turn influences your overall...
Signs You Need an Emergency Dentist
The general recommendation is that you see your dentist twice a year. However, unfortunately, there are times in life when you will need an emergency dentist. Here are some examples of situations for which you should see your dentist right away: 1. Toothache If you are constantly...
Dental Photography: Is Your Dentist Using It?
At Peak Dental Arts Patient Education is one of our top priorities. In order to help us achieve this, we rely heavily on dental photography. This doesn't mean your typical dental X-rays, which are crucial in helping us diagnose dental disease, but rather high def...
What You Should Know About Teeth Whitening
Everyone wants a more beautiful smile with whiter and brighter teeth. That’s why teeth whitening has become so popular. If you are considering teeth whitening in North Vancouver, here are some important things you should know: Why teeth become discoloured The colour of your teeth is determined...
Bridge vs. Dental Implants
What are my options to replace a missing tooth? Are you missing a tooth and looking to replace it, but the amount of options are overwhelming? Techniques in dentistry are constantly evolving, giving more options to the patient, but this can also be quite confusing. 50 years...
4 Ways Coffee Affects Your Teeth
Coffee. Most of us live and die by the bean. But what is it doing to our oral health? 1. STAIN The Problem: Coffee causes yellow teeth and this is, without a doubt, the most common concern among coffee drinkers. Although the outer layer of a...
Tips for flossing effectively
It was all over the news… and everyone rejoiced. Remember that day? The day that a report was released saying there is no benefit to flossing your teeth? I vividly remember that day, because I opened up my Facebook and I had a ton of messages...
Why are check-ups so important?!
What happens at a dental check-up and why are they so important?! If I brush twice a day and I don’t feel any pain right now, then why do I have to go get a professional check-up and cleaning? What many people don’t realize is that...