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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

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

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 f

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 1

Due to an increase of sugar in the diet through fast food, soda pop and candy, children are now much more susceptible to bacteria which causes cavities or tooth decay to harm their teeth. In fact, the U.S. Center for Disease Control cites a study that says there has been a 15.2 percen

Simply brushing your teeth is not an effective solution for preventing tooth decay and erosion. The general dentistry team at ValleyFair Dental Clinic in Maple Ridge recommends dental sealants, which give teeth solid protection against the bacteria that infiltrates your mouth and caus

No matter how cool and trendy you think tongue rings are, these piercings are dangerous and potentially fatal. Piercing your tongue can result in chipped teeth, recessed gums and nerve damage. What some people don’t know is that getting a piercing in the mouth can result in a fa

We all know that sugary junk food isn’t going to do us any favours for our waistlines, but eating lots of sugar will also rot your teeth and lead to tooth decay. At ValleyFair Dental Clinic in Maple Ridge, we will ensure your teeth feel healthy and can give you strategies to pre