Oral Health Care: Is Nail Biting Really Bad for Your Teeth?

Oral Health Care: Is Nail Biting Really Bad for Your Teeth?

We all know that nail biting is a bad habit, but do you know why? The dental team at Maple Place Dental Centre in Maple Ridge want to clarify why this habit is so detrimental to your overall oral health. Nail biting is a common habit within certain age groups,...
Children’s Oral Health Care: Taking Care of Baby Teeth

Children’s Oral Health Care: Taking Care of Baby Teeth

Your children’s oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, dentists have discovered that children’s teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease and diabetes because of stem cells...
How To Prevent Gum Disease In Your Pregnancy

How To Prevent Gum Disease In Your Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant and wondering what effect your oral health might have on your unborn baby, the dentists at our Maple Ridge dental practice want patients to know the facts about how oral health can impact pregnancy. There has been evidence that shows a...
Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous To Your Child’s Oral Health?

Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous To Your Child’s Oral Health?

It is common for parents to wonder whether it is bad for kids to be sucking their thumbs or fingers. Lots of households have at least one “thumb-sucker” and we at Maple Place Dental in Maple Ridge are here to set the record straight about the problems that...
Have Bad Breath? Freshen Up With These Tips

Have Bad Breath? Freshen Up With These Tips

Bad breath can scare away a variety of people, whether it be your boss, family, or a potential new love interest. The team at Maple Place Dental Centre in Maple Ridge are always available to share the latest tips and tricks on how to freshen bad breath. At Maple Place...
Dental Veneers: Whitening Teeth for a Winning Smile

Dental Veneers: Whitening Teeth for a Winning Smile

“Dental veneers do more than just make your smile look beautiful, they can also help fix for biting problems, help fill in gaps between teeth, or straighten overlapping teeth.” In existence for over 30 years, dental veneers are still not commonly...