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 …
123Dentist.com Members Attend Toothfairy Gala in Support of Smiles
Dr. Chherawala and the team at ValleyFair Dental Clinic recently attended the Toothfairy Gala and BC Dental Association Awards held on Saturday March 10, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The evening was organized to celebrate the best and brightest in the dental community, while simultaneously raising proceeds for the BC Cancer …
Have Bad Breath? Freshen Up With These Tips [VIDEO]
Bad breath can scare away a variety of people, whether it be your boss, family, or a potential new love interest. The team at ValleyFair Dental in Maple Ridge are always available to share the latest tips and tricks on how to freshen bad breath. At ValleyFair Dental, we know …
Are You Exercising Enough? Find Out Now
Along with maintaining proper oral health, fitness is essential for people to improve their lifestyle. We here at ValleyFair Dental in Maple Ridge want our patients to get active by exercising or playing sports. However, when participating in contact sports, it is incredibly important to wear a mouth guard to …