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, Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown Centre in Burnaby 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...

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 Metroplex Dental Centre in Burnaby 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 neglect a balanced...

X-rays are essential to a person’s oral health, and at Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown Centre in Burnaby, 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 Burnaby dental patients at Metroplex...

Many dental patients in Burnaby believe they have perfect oral health. However, at Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown 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...

Using dental floss properly is essential to your oral health because it eliminates plaque and gets rid of food bits in places where a toothbrush can’t reach. These areas are in between the teeth and underneath the gum-line. Here are some great oral health tips on clean teeth and dental floss from the dental team at Metroplex Dental Centre in Burnaby. “Why is dental plaque so bad for me?” When dental plaque builds up, it can cause tooth decay and gum disease, which is why the dental team at Metroplex Dental Centre recommends that you use dental floss regularly, every...

We all know that nail biting is a bad habit, but do you know why? The dental team at Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown Centre in Burnaby want to clarify why this habit is so detrimental to your overall oral health. Nail biting is a common habit within certain age groups, including children, teens and young adults. Stress often triggers nail biting, and can diminish as you get older. However, nail biting should be stopped at a young age because it is unclean and unhealthy. Biting your nails can be detrimental to your oral health for a variety of reasons: It’s unsanitary. Nails are filled...

Your children’s oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, experts have discovered that children’s teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease and diabetes because of stem cells located in the pulp chambers of the teeth. Clearly, your child’s teeth are vitally important and the dental team at Metroplex Dental Centre in Burnaby want to make sure your children’s oral health care is top notch. Practicing proper oral health care If you’re wondering when the right time is to start brushing your...

Metroplex Dental Centre is proud to be a sponsor and participant in events in our community, and we’re proud to support the next generation of community leaders and the future of dentistry.  Recently, Metroplex Dental’s very own Dr. Deljoui attended the Grand Opening of the 123Dentist.com Study/Conference Room donated by the 123Dentist.com Community Dentist Network to the Faculty of Dentistry at the prestigious University of British Columbia.  Dr. Deljoui is pictured below with Dr. Charles Shuler, the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry.   For more photos of the wonderful...

Did you know: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? February is the month to raise awareness about the significance of your oral health. With National Children’s Dental Health month beginning in Cleveland in 1941 and extending to a month-long program since 1981, it is especially important to take care of your child’s oral health. The dental team at Metroplex Dental Centre in Burnaby support National Children’s Dental Health Month and encourage you to follow up with regular checkups and proper oral care. In February, Metroplex Dental Centre and other...