Dental Health Blog From Our Kitsilano Clinic

A toothache that comes and goes usually means an irritated tooth from a cavity, crack, worn filling, gum problem, sinus pressure, or grinding. Learn the warning signs and fixes.

Small gaps between teeth can often be closed without braces using bonding or veneers, while larger gaps may suit clear aligners. Compare the options and when to check your gums first.

An endodontist is a dentist with 2 to 3 extra years of training in root canals and tooth pain. Learn what each does, when you need a specialist, and what to expect.

Oil pulling may modestly reduce plaque and bad breath but cannot whiten teeth or reverse cavities. Learn what the evidence shows and what works instead.

Grinding is a risk factor rather than a barrier to implants. Learn how planning adapts and why a custom night guard is essential.

Erosion is acid dissolving broad surfaces while decay is bacterial and localised. Learn the signs, the causes and how each is treated.

Save the fragment in milk and check how deep the chip goes. Learn which chips can wait, which need days, and how each one is repaired.

Swelling, severe pain and a knocked-out tooth need same-day care. Learn what is urgent, what can wait, and when to go to hospital instead.

Orthodontic retainers are custom appliances that hold your teeth in their new positions after braces or clear aligners. The main types are clear removable retainers, Hawley retainers with a wire and acrylic plate, and fixed bonded retainers glued behind the front teeth. Most people wear removable retainers full time at