In existence for over 30 years, dental veneers are still not commonly understood or utilized by many dental patients in Maple Ridge. While most people have heard of whitening teeth with bleach treatments, they are not aware that they are being exposed to the bleaching alternative almost daily. In fact, …
Smile Correction 101: Fixing a ‘Gummy Smile’
Cosmetic Dentistry has become increasingly more accepted for patients thanks to popular reality shows that focus on dramatic smile makeovers. Dental patients in Maple Ridge are beginning to understand how easy it is to create their ideal smile with the available cosmetic dentistry solutions. We are often asked questions about …
Dental 911: Recognizing the Need for Emergency Dental Treatment
Emergency situations occur all the time in Maple Ridge, BC. Medical emergencies are typically treated in emergency room facilities at the hospital, but how about emergency dental treatment? If you have ever experienced a broken or knocked out tooth, you know that treatment is needed IMMEDIATELY. However, if a patient …
What’s in Your Child’s Lunchbox: List of Candy to Avoid
With the school year beginning again in Maple Ridge, kids are once again gearing up for sugar-filled lunches and candy bar recess treats. For parents, it may be hard to control what goes into your child’s mouth and what kind of dental damage may occur. At ValleyFair Dental Clinic we …
Without Dental Insurance, Patient Dies from Treatable Tooth Infection
Many families in North America are finding it increasingly difficult to gain access to dental care without proper dental or health care. As the economy continues to worsen, patients in Vancouver and the surrounding municipalities are choosing to skip their regular dental appointments. In a dramatic wake-up reminder to maintain …
Smiles for Life: Keeping Your Teeth Natural
It has come across our attention at ValleyFair Dental Clinic that many aging patients are concerned about losing teeth as they grow older. The truth of the matter is that there is no reason for senior citizens to lose their teeth other than because of oral disease. Your perfect smile …
Fast Food Puts Teens on the Fast Track to Cavities
With teenagers eating an increased amount of fast food and carbonated beverages to keep up with their busy lifestyle, family dental clinics are witnessing a generation inflicting serious damage to their oral and overall health.
The Facts About Wisdom Teeth
Many of our patients have many questions about wisdom teeth and wisdom teeth removal so for your convenience ValleyFair Dental Clinic has put together a blog post that covers the facts about wisdom teeth.
Important Dental Advice For Expectant Mothers
If you’re pregnant or planning on having a baby in the near future it is very important to visit ValleyFair Dental Clinic, so we can partner with you to ensure a healthy and worry-free pregnancy. Put simply, healthy moms make healthy babies and excellent oral health is a key aspect of optimal overall health.
5 Snack Tips To Protect Your Child’s Teeth
Summer days means lazy afternoons by the pool and busy evenings at sporting events, concerts or on the road traveling with the family. Concession stands and snack bars tempt us with a variety of sweets and sugar-filled soda and juices, so parents must create strategies that will protect your children’s dental health and counteract tooth decay!
Here are five easy-to-follow summer tips that will help protect your child’s teeth from decay…
How To Know If You Have Gum Disease
Do your gums often get red, swollen, and tender or do they bleed easily? Have your gums pulled away from your teeth at all? Are your teeth loose or separating? Do you suffer from chronic bad breath (halitosis) or a bad taste in your mouth? Have you experienced any changes in your bite?
If your answer was yes to any of these questions you may have gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.
123Dentist.com’s Dentist Network Chose ValleyFair Dental!
We are pleased to announce that ValleyFair Dental has been chosen for membership in 123Dentist.com’s Quality Dental Network (QDN)!
Finding the right dentist used to be hit or miss. 123Dentist.com changes that. The 123Dentist.com website is a fast and convenient service that helps consumers find an expert dentist in their neighborhood who stands for superior quality and who is committed to putting patients first.