With the advent, and now the affordability of, composite fillings, more people are asking their dentists to provide them with tooth-colored fillings. In fact, some people even ask their dentists to remove their old amalgam fillings and replace them with white fillings. In my practice, I avoid using amalgam filling …
Jaw Pain After Root Canal: What can be done to ease the pain
Quite often, people who come into my West Kelowna dentist office experiencing a lot of pain end up needing root canal treatment. They have a cracked or broken tooth or deep decay that has damaged the nerve of the tooth. To provide the patient with relief, we have to remove …
Dealing with Irritating Dryness? Try These Dry Mouth Solutions That Work
Chronic dry mouth –medically known as xerostomia – is often overlooked as a health condition, yet it causes so much discomfort for patients. At first, dry mouth may seem like a small problem that may just be a symptom of a hot day or acute dehydration, but what many patients …
CBD Oil for Migraines – Is This the Solution You’ve Been Waiting For?
I’m sure we’ve all heard of the looming legalization of cannabis in Canada. It’s an exciting time because cannabis has helped so many people with pain management, and now it can help even more. In fact, many people have considered using various cannabis products – like CBD oil – for …
Health Alert: Gum Disease Linked to Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
As a dentist in West Kelowna and health practitioner, it is my job to educate my patients about risks to their health. That is why I wanted to alert my patients to a new health concern: Gum disease is linked to cancer! What a scary headline, but it’s one that’s …
Early Oral Cancer Diagnosis Can Double Your Chances of Survival – Dentist West Kelowna Explains
April is observed by all dental professionals in Canada as Oral Hygiene Month. We want to focus this April to raising prevention awareness of oral cancer, while encouraging the practice of prevention and early detection. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, one person dies every hour from oral cancer. And …
Sleep Apnea in Children: This Might Be Why Your Child Is Always Tired
Does your child seem to wake up tired each morning? Have they been having difficulty concentrating at school? If so, you may wonder whether your child has ADHD. Many children receive an ADHD diagnosis, so it wouldn’t be too farfetched to assume that yours might have it, too. It’s always …
Wine and Your Teeth – What You Need to Know – Kelowna Dentist Explains
Most of us here in Kelowna enjoy the occasional (or frequent) adult beverage. Particularly after a long and arduous day at work. After all, we live in wine country. Good news is that some alcoholic drinks – red wine especially – have been shown in recent medical studies to promote …
How Teeth Grinding/Bite Problems Causes Migraines and What You Can Do About It
What causes headaches? Doctors and researchers have been struggling to find the answer to that question for years. And it’s no wonder why: Millions of people suffer from painful headaches and migraines regularly – and they’re desperate for relief. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, headache disorders are …
Cosmetic Dentistry to Improve Smile and Function – Margo’s TMJ Story
Have you ever thought about improving your smile? If you’re like most of us, you probably have. Having a beautiful smile that you can be proud of is the desire of many us here in the Okanagan. But is cosmetic dentistry in Kelowna really worth the investment of time and …