Dental Health Blog From Our Kitsilano Clinic

Yes, sinus infections often cause aching upper back teeth. Learn how to tell sinus tooth pain from a dental problem, home relief tips and when to see a dentist.

Sleeping in dentures raises the risk of gum irritation, fungal infection and even pneumonia. Here’s why dentists say take them out at night and how to care for them properly.

Yes, an untreated tooth infection can spread to the jaw, face, neck and bloodstream. Learn the warning signs, what treatment involves and when it becomes an emergency.

Brushing removes surface stains, but enamel thickness, dentin colour, diet and age all affect tooth shade. Here’s why teeth stay yellow and what actually brightens them.

Receding gums won’t grow back on their own, but recession can be stopped and exposed roots can be covered. Causes, treatments and prevention from a Kitsilano dental team.

Cosmetic dentistry is worth it for many people when teeth are healthy, expectations are realistic, and the treatment matches the problem. Here’s how whitening, bonding, veneers and Invisalign compare, plus what to check before you commit.

A constantly dry mouth is most often caused by medications, dehydration, mouth breathing, or conditions like diabetes and Sjogren’s syndrome. Here’s why it matters for your teeth, how to find the cause and what helps.

You likely need a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) if your gum pockets measure 4 mm or deeper, your gums bleed easily, or X-rays show bone loss from gum disease. Here’s how it’s decided, what it feels like and what happens if you skip it.

Yes, dental checkups, cleanings and most treatments are safe during pregnancy, and the second trimester is often the most comfortable time. Here’s what’s safe, what can wait, and how pregnancy affects your gums.