One of the most common questions asked to dental professionals is: “what are receding gums?”. In simple terms, receding gums are a result of gum disease — causing your gums to have a “receding” appearance. What causes receding gums?...
Dentists generally have a bad reputation. Expressions such as “It’s like pulling teeth” and “I’d rather get a root canal” are proof that doing something painful and hard is often compared to going to the dentist. In fact, going to...
If you suffer from dry mouth – especially in the summer – your dentist at Thunderbird Dental Group in Langley has some valuable tips on what you can do to relieve your dry mouth symptoms and enjoy yourself, whatever the season! Offer Yourself a Mint or Two...
“Why should I floss?” is a frequent question asked by many patients at Thunderbird Dental Group in Langley. In fact, flossing is one of the most important habits in any good oral health routine. Dental floss helps remove any food particles trapped between...
If you’re looking for a way to improve your health, your social relationships and your overall well-being, smiling is your best bet! The simple act of smiling comes with a lot of benefits. According to a recent TED Talk given by Health Tap founder and CEO Ron...
April is Oral Health Month and tocelebrate we are hosting a FreeVELscope Oral Cancer Screeningday on April 26, 2012. Did you know? Oral Cancer is the 13th mostcommon cancer reported inCanada? Men are more susceptibleto Oral Cancer thanwomen? A screening for Oral...