It’s every parent’s nightmare: your child takes a fall, and suddenly a tooth is knocked out. Whether it's a baby tooth or a permanent...

Nail biting is a common habit, but did you know that it can have negative effects on your dental health? While it might seem harmless,...

Did you know that what you eat has a direct impact on your oral health? Beyond sugary treats, even everyday foods can affect your teeth...

Have you been told you need a root canal? No worries! While root canal therapy once had a reputation for being painful, modern dentistry...

Looking to cut back on sugar? Great choice for your health—and we support it! However, while many foods and drinks are advertised as...

An electric toothbrush can be a game-changer for your oral hygiene, but only if used correctly. Follow our comprehensive guide to ensure...

Have your allergies been acting up lately? If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’re likely battling with itchy eyes, a runny nose,...

With any kind of dental surgery, caring properly for yourself and your mouth helps ensure that your mouth heals quickly and cleanly. With...

Here at Vancouver Pacific Family Dentistry, we’ve seen it all – and that includes people who have caused permanent damage to their gums...

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a fungal infection in the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida. Some amounts of Candida...

It’s a busy time of year, with proms, graduations, weddings, warm weather events and festivals galore! The last thing you want while...

Habitual teeth grinding, aka bruxism, wears down teeth over time and greatly increases your risk of damaged teeth and gums. Sleep bruxism...

Do you ever find yourself grinding or clenching your teeth? It’s a pretty common reaction to stress and anxiety, and whether consciously...

What are the best foods and drinks for a healthy mouth? In general, what’s good for your body is also good for your teeth. For example,...

Do you ever think about how much your teeth help you speak? Read this sentence out loud and pay attention to how much your teeth come...

How much sugar did the average person consume in the 1700s vs. today? And what does our increased sugar consumption do to our oral,...

Should you use a toothbrush cap? How often do you change your toothbrush? Proper toothbrush care isn’t something that people tend to...

Would you consider your teeth as living things? It might come as a surprise given how hard they are, but our teeth are indeed living...

Do you know how many types of teeth you have? A full set of human adult teeth has 32 teeth total, and is made up of 4 different types of...

Do you know how much bacteria is in the human mouth? Estimates vary between 500 to 700 different species of bacteria, and between 6...