Have you smiled recently? Smiling isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially after a long and exhausting day. But here’s a fun...

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and we’re so excited for all the delicious turkey day foods and treats! Some of the classic...

People today consume an astounding amount of sugar – nearly 300% of the recommended amount! Over the past few decades, added sugars in...

Happy October, and Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! We celebrate #DentalHygieneMonth for two great reasons: 1) to recognize the...

Are you a daily coffee drinker? 64% of American adults are! In fact, Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee every single day....

You’ve probably heard the term “tongue-tied” before, meaning to have difficulty expressing oneself verbally. But here’s a fun fact: a...

If you plan to get a dental implant, you might be told that you need sinus lift surgery first. But what exactly is a sinus lift, and why...

After your dentist extracts a tooth, a blood clot forms to fill the empty area left behind by the removed tooth. This blood clot provides...

If you’ve ever been told you have a cavity, you know what comes next: getting a filling. There are four main types of filling materials,...

Fluoride is found in many foods and drinks, our communities’ public drinking water, and in most of the oral care products we use. It is a...

What is Fluoride? Fluoride (pronounced “floor-eyed”) is a naturally occurring mineral found nearly everywhere on earth – in air, soil,...

You’ve probably heard about dental plaque and tartar – but do you know the difference between the two? Both plaque and tartar increase...

Trying to eat healthy this summer? It can be tough! Sweet summer treats like lemonade, popsicles and ice cream are great for cooling off...

Have you been told you have gum disease? Gum disease is all too common, with nearly 50% of all American adults suffering from some stage...

Imagine losing a front tooth due to a sports injury, or painfully cracking a tooth due to habitual teeth grinding. The trauma of the...

Here at Vancouver Pacific Family Dentistry , we welcome patients of all ages and accommodate the unique needs of every patient! We know...

You've heard of dental fillings and crowns, but have you heard of inlays and onlays? In the past, dental crowns were always the go-to...

Got sensitive teeth? You’re not alone – an estimated 1 in 8 American adults have sensitive teeth that can make eating, drinking, and even...

National Tooth Fairy Day is February 28th! Healthy baby teeth are so important for a young child’s health and development – they aid...

Gum disease may be very common and have quite serious and permanent consequences if left untreated, but it is also very treatable at...