Can a Sinus Infection Make Your Teeth Hurt?
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.
Is It Bad to Sleep With Your Dentures In?
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.
Can a Tooth Infection Spread to Other Parts of Your Body?
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.
Why Are My Teeth Yellow Even Though I Brush Every Day?
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.
Can Receding Gums Grow Back?
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.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Worth It?
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.
Why Does My Mouth Feel Dry All the Time?
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.
Do I Need a Deep Cleaning for My Gums?
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.
Is It Safe to Go to the Dentist While Pregnant?
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.
What Happens If You Leave a Cavity Untreated?
An untreated cavity keeps growing through enamel and dentin until it reaches the nerve, which can lead to pain, infection, an abscess, a root canal or losing the tooth. Here’s the timeline, warning signs and what treatment looks like at each stage.