Dental Blog From Your Local Dentist

If you have been avoiding the dentist, sedation dentistry may be a great option for you. Essentially, cosmetic and restorative dentists use sedation dentistry as a way to build positive experiences for patients who are nervous about dental work. Sedation makes it possible for patients

In our continuous series of the best ways to prevent cavities Dr. Song at ValleyFair Dental in Maple Ridge explains why vending machines are causing more and more cavities in children and adults. Vending machines are quick, easy and cheap. Put in some of your extra pocket cash and ins

It is a commonly known fact that smoking leads to health problems such as lung cancer, but did you know that smoking and oral health problems often go hand in hand? In fact, smoking is the leading cause for almost 75% of gum disease in adults. This percentage includes adults who smoke

Has anyone ever told you that you grind your teeth in your sleep? Perhaps a parent or partner may even try to wake you up while you’re grinding. Unfortunately, most people who grind their teeth in their sleep, don’t even know they’re doing it. Teeth grinding is one o

It’s holiday time! For most of us that means we are gearing up for visits, dinners, parties and brunches with our loved ones this holiday season. We all want to look our best this time of year – especially when we are surrounded by our friends and family. What better way t

Sometimes due to lack of time or distraction, patients tend to forget about booking a regular dental cleaning or checkup at their local dental clinic. In order to encourage you to schedule your next checkup and cleaning at ValleyFair Dental Clinic in Maple Ridge BC, here’s a few

Wisdom teeth removal is a common dental procedure in Maple Ridge, but most patients are not even aware of why wisdom teeth removal is necessary. The extraction experts at ValleyFair Dental Clinic have written this handy guide on wisdom teeth to answer any questions you may have. What

Children’s dental care is often overlooked in Maple Ridge, because many parents think that baby teeth are just going to fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. However, regular family dental care is important for all family members – young and old. Taking care of baby tee

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 almo