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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We all know that maintaining oral health is important, especially when it comes to children. Experts suggest that parents should start taking care of their children’s oral health at age 1 or as soon as their first teeth come in. However, a report from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital indicates that …

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 …

ValleyFair Dental Clinic is proud to be a sponsor and participant in events in our community, and we’re proud to support the next generation of community leaders and the future of dentistry. Recently, ValleyFair Dental’s very own Dr. Chherawala attended the Grand Opening of the 123Dentist.com Study/Conference Room donated by …

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 …

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 …