Preventing Cavities: Super Snacks for Super Teeth
Preventing cavities is sometimes not an easy task. Do you find yourself prone to getting a lot of dental cavities even though you brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily and visit South Point Dental Centre in South Surrey/White Rock every six months for a regular check-up? The problem may actually be linked to your diet. Here are a few super snacks that can help keep your teeth and gums at their healthiest in the constant struggle of preventing cavities: Fruits & Veggies: Apples, celery and cucumbers are all excellent super snacks for your dental health. These super snacks are...
Read MoreTooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions [VIDEO]
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Tooth sensitivity is a nerve irritation that occurs after your enamel has worn down or if your gums are receding, exposing the surfaces of your teeth. Pain normally stems from consuming hot or cold foods and beverages that touch your teeth, bringing them in contact with cold air. If you’re having tooth sensitivity, South Point Dental Centre in South Surrey/White Rock can help. The most popular complaint from dental patients is that tooth sensitivity causes so much pain that your eating habits change – even a spoonful of ice cream can be an excruciating experience for people with...
Read MoreHave a Sweet Easter from South Point Dental Centre!
Did you know the first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany in the early 1800s out of pastry and sugar? Nowadays, Easter treats can include Peeps, Cadbury eggs, donuts, marshmallows, Mars bars, cake, ice cream – all things that might cause cavities and tooth decay. If you’re worried that your sweet tooth might turn into tooth decay, don’t be! You can enjoy your Easter treats and keep your teeth healthy! Just keep in mind these simple things when hunting for your Easter eggs: Pick Dark Chocolate - dark chocolate can help lower your cholesterol and blood...
Read MoreTooth Decay: Living in a Sugar Culture
We all know that sugary junk food isn’t going to do us any favors for our waistlines, but eating lots of sugar will also rot your teeth and lead to tooth decay. At South Point Dental Centre in South Surrey/White Rock, we will ensure your teeth feel healthy and can give you strategies to prevent tooth decay. Let us break it down for you: sugar that lives in the mouth gets devoured by bacteria which create acids that break down your tooth enamel. This leads not only to decay but to other problems, including gingivitis. Because we live in such a fast-paced culture, it’s common to...
Read MoreX-rays: A Necessity For Your Oral Health [VIDEO]
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X-rays are essential to a person’s oral health, and at South Point Dental Centre in South Surrey/White Rock, we want to ensure that people are getting regular X-rays for their teeth. So what is the big deal about getting X-rays? X-ray exams reveal the state of your teeth, and the composition of the bones in your face. They are also able to spot gum disease and abnormal growths (including cysts and tumors). X-rays can also locate where impacted and unerupted teeth are, and can find cavities or disease that a simple checkup couldn’t. X-rays for dental patients at South Point Dental...
Read MoreGum Disease: You Can Prevent It! [VIDEO]
Many dental patients in South Surrey/White Rock believe they have perfect oral health. However, at South Point Dental Centre, we see many patients who are suffering from gingivitis and gum disease without even realizing it. Puffy, red gums that bleed could mean you have gingivitis. If you ignore these symptoms — and many patients do as the swelling, redness and bleeding aren’t typically painful — you may be on your way to early stage periodontal (gum) disease. But, it’s also possible to prevent the disease from occurring by reducing plaque build-up. Daily flossing and...
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