Get Rid of Your Toothache, Fast!
If you’re suffering from a toothache, contact ValleyFair Dental in Maple Ridge as soon as possible – your tooth may be abscessed and require emergency dental care. Come in to ValleyFair Dental to avoid complications such as surgery or a tooth extraction if you experience any type of toothache. The good news is, there are some tried and true toothache pain relief methods and here they are, brought to you by the caring team of oral health care experts at ValleyFair Dental. Cold Compress Applying a cold compress to your jaw...
read moreDonate to a Local Charity and Enjoy a Beautiful Art Print from ValleyFair Dental!
Join ValleyFair’s own Dr. K. Chherawala in contributing to the smiles in your community. Simply make a $100 charitable donation to any of these wonderful charities below: J and M Acres Horse Rescue (604 466-9179) Katie’s Place Cat Shelter (604 463-7917) Friends In Need Food Bank (604 466-FOOD) and forward the receipt to ValleyFair Dental. Your high quality art print of beautiful Maple Ridge photographed by Dr. Chherawala will arrive at your charity of choice in 2-4 weeks. Prints are 12×18 and printed on mounted hardboard,...
read morePreventing Cavities: Super Snacks for Super Teeth
Preventing cavities is sometimes not an easy task. Do you find yourself prone to getting a lot of dental cavities even though you brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily and visit ValleyFair Dental in Maple Ridge every six months for a regular checkup? The problem may actually be linked to your diet. Here are a few super snacks that can help keep your teeth and gums at their healthiest in the constant struggle of preventing cavities: Fruits & Veggies: Apples, celery and cucumbers are all excellent super snacks for your dental health....
read moreOral Health Care: Is Nail Biting Really Bad for Your Teeth?
We all know that nail biting is a bad habit, but do you know why? The dental team at ValleyFair Dental Clinic in Maple Ridge want to clarify why this habit is so detrimental to your overall oral health. Nail biting is a common habit within certain age groups, including children, teens and young adults. Stress often triggers nail biting, and can diminish as you get older. However, nail biting should be stopped at a young age because it is unclean and unhealthy. Biting your nails can be detrimental to your oral health for a variety of...
read moreX-rays: A Necessity For Your Oral Health [VIDEO]
X-rays are essential to a person’s oral health, and at ValleyFair Dental in Maple Ridge, we want to ensure that people are getting regular X-rays for their teeth. So what is the big deal about getting X-rays? X-ray exams reveal the state of your teeth, and the composition of the bones in your face. They are also able to spot gum disease and abnormal growths (including cysts and tumors). X-rays can also locate where impacted and unerupted teeth are, and can find cavities or disease that a simple checkup couldn’t. X-rays for Maple...
read moreOral Cancer : Get the Facts and a Free Screening on April 26, 2012
April is Oral Health Month and to celebrate we are hosting a Free VELscope Oral Cancer Screening day on April 26, 2012. Did you know? Oral Cancer is the 13th most common cancer reported in Canada? Men are more susceptible to Oral Cancer than women? A screening for Oral Cancer only takes 2 – 3 minutes? Are you at risk? Male smokers over the age of 40 are the most susceptible...
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read moreCelebrate Oral Health Month with a FREE Oral Cancer Screening
April is Oral Health Month and to celebrate – and encourage – great oral health care, members of the 123Dentist.com Community Dentist Network across the Lower Mainland are offering a FREE VELscope Oral Cancer Screening on April 26, 2012. The VELscope system is a laser device that was invented by the BC Cancer Agency as a tool to fight Oral Cancer through early ...
read moreGum Disease: You Can Prevent It! [VIDEO]
Many dental patients in Maple Ridge believe they have perfect oral health. However, at ValleyFair Dental, we see many patients who are suffering from gingivitis and gum disease without even realizing it. Puffy, red gums that bleed could mean you have gingivitis. If you ignore these symptoms — and many patients do as the swelling, redness and bleeding aren’t typically painful — you may be on your way to early stage periodontal (gum) disease. But, it’s also possible to prevent the disease from occurring by reducing plaque...
read moreWondering “How Do I floss Properly”? Here’s the Answer [VIDEO]
Using dental floss properly is essential to your oral health because it eliminates plaque and gets rid of food bits in places where a toothbrush can’t reach. These areas are in between the teeth and underneath the gum-line. Here are some great oral health tips on clean teeth and dental floss from the dental team at ValleyFair Dental in Maple Ridge. “Why is dental plaque so bad for me?” When dental plaque builds up, it can cause tooth decay and gum disease, which is why the dental team at ValleyFair Dental in Maple...
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