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 …
Preventing 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 …
Oral 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, …
X-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 …
Celebrate 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 …
Gum 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 …
Wondering “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 …
Have a Sweet Easter from ValleyFair Dental!
Did you know the first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany in the early 1800s out of pastry and sugar? Nowadays, Easter treats can include Peeps, Cadbury eggs, donuts, marshmallows, Mars bars, cake, ice cream – all things that might cause cavities and tooth decay. If you’re worried that your …
Teeth Protection: Why Fluoride Is Your Friend
You know that brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly will help protect your mouth from being damaged, but there is one often neglected treatment that will really give your teeth that clean and healthy feeling. This treatment is Fluoride – a substance that works to prevent cavities and …
Children’s Oral Health Care: Taking Care of Baby Teeth [VIDEO]
Your children’s oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, experts have discovered that children’s teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease and diabetes because of stem cells located in the pulp chambers of the teeth. Clearly, your child’s …
How To Prevent Gum Disease In Your Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant and wondering what effect your oral health might have on your unborn baby, the dental health experts at our dental practice want patients to know the facts about how oral health can impact pregnancy. There has been evidence that shows a correlation between gum disease and premature …
Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous To Your Child’s Oral Health? [VIDEO]
It is common for parents to wonder whether it is bad for kids to be sucking their thumbs or fingers. Lots of households have at least one “thumb-sucker” and we at ValleyFair Dental Centre in Maple Ridge are here to set the record straight about the problems that arise from thumb …