Bow Island Dental Blog

The more you know the better equipped you are to ensure the health of your teeth.

We can be our own harshest critic and that includes our very own smile. So, instead of sharing our happiness with everyone, we hide our teeth behind hands or keep our lips closed. We believe everyone should be able to love their own smile.

As much as we may wish for it – teeth do not heal. So from the age of 6-12 and on, your smile is changed by everything that comes at it, whether that’s a carrot or a baseball. That’s a lot to ask! That’s why, whether by accident or by the nature of your teeth,…

When you need a root canal, the last thing you want to hear is that “you should have come in sooner.” You’re likely already in a lot of pain and discomfort, and all you’re looking for is some immediate relief. So, to help you avoid the added stress of wondering when you should book in…

Ever felt that quick zap of pain, like an electric shock to your mouth, and decided to forget about it as soon as it disappeared? It’s far too tempting to just ignore those infrequent twinges of pain, but the truth is, your teeth are trying to tell you something. It’s a warning – a tiny…

That’s right, Canada’s next dental coverage plan is set to begin unfolding later this year. And if you’re like most Canadians, you may have a lot of questions about what this means for you. In this blog post, we’ll do a quick overview of what this new dental proposal is, who it’s meant to help,…

Routine teeth cleanings and checkups are an essential part of your dental hygiene. Not only do they help to keep your smile shining and bright, but they also help to prevent the development of dental health problems down the road. Here are just a few of the benefits of regular teeth cleanings: They remove plaque…

Despite the life-changing results a set of quality dentures can give, some folks are still wary about them. Because they’re so closely tied to aging, people often think of dentures as something “only old people get”. However, the truth is people lose teeth for a variety of reasons, from genetics to accidents. And, for many…

Losing a tooth can cause all kinds of distress — from the initial shock of a gap in your teeth to the fear that you’ll never be able to restore the original look of your beautiful smile again. The good news is with a dental implant you can essentially rewind the clock and reset your…

Our teeth work hard for us, day-in and day-out. They help us eat, they help us speak clearly — they help us communicate love, laughter and happiness with the world around us. Unfortunately, all that hard work means our teeth can get damaged over time. Regardless of the reason, whether we’ve bitten down wrong on…