Have you been told that you require root canal therapy? It’s important to understand what root canal therapy involves so you don’t feel any unnecessary stress when you come to Metroplex Dental Centre in Burnaby for the actual procedure. Stress can make...
After a tooth extraction (removal) has been completed by one of our dental health professionals at Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown in Burnaby, it’s important to take proper care of the site to prevent infection, control bleeding and allow the gum tissue to...
Dental extractions (removing teeth) may be a necessary procedure to prevent tooth misalignment in the case of wisdom teeth or to maintain the health of your other teeth and gums. Extractions nowadays are relatively quick and painless, so if you suspect you have a...
“Why should I floss?” is a frequent question asked by many patients at Metroplex Dental Centre in Burnaby. In fact, flossing is one of the most important habits in any good oral health routine. Dental floss helps remove any food particles trapped between...
One of the most common questions asked to dental professionals is: “what are receding gums?”. In simple terms, receding gums are a result of gum disease — causing your gums to have a “receding” appearance. What causes receding gums?...
April
is
Oral
Health
Month
and
to celebrate
we
are
hosting
a
Free VELscope
Oral
Cancer
Screening day
on
April
26,
2012. Did
you
know? Oral
Cancer
is
the
13th most common
cancer
reported in Canada? Men
are
more
susceptible to
Oral
Cancer
...
April
is
Oral
Health
Month
and
to
celebrate
– and
encourage
– great
oral
health
care,
members
of
the
123Dentist.com Community
Dentist
Network across
the
Lower
Mainland
are
offering
a
FREE
VELscope
Oral
Cancer
Screening
on
April
26,...
Due to an increase of sugar in their diet through fast food, soda pop and candy, children are now much more susceptible to bacteria which causes cavities or tooth decay and harm their teeth. In fact, the U.S. Center for Disease Control cites a study that says there...
Simply brushing your teeth is not an effective solution for preventing tooth decay and erosion. The general dentistry team at Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown in Burnaby recommends dental sealants, which give teeth solid protection against the bacteria that...
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...
