Blog From Your Maple Ridge Dentist

People only get one set of permanent teeth during their lifetime, making it especially important to take care of them properly so that you can stop teeth from getting loose. Unfortunately, even when you try to maintain good oral health, it is possible to experience...

Did you know that in Maple Ridge we recycle over 55% of our residential waist? The national Canadian average is only 20%, but Maple Ridge and Metro Vancouver hope to raise the level of recycled waist to over 80% by the year 2020. There are a number of ways you can...

Visiting the family dentist has changed a lot over the years. Today's dental professionals are equipped with modern equipment that assists them in delivering better services to their patients. This is true even for the identification of cavities. While many general...

Bad breath is a very common affliction, but it is not very well understood. Dentists see patients with a wide range of causes for their bad breath, and it is important to be aware of certain key facts if you want to avoid developing bad breath (or are wondering how to...

Valentine’s Day is a special day set aside for you to show your partner how much you love and appreciate her. While there are the regular gifts like flowers, chocolate and lingerie, sometimes surprising your Valentine with a unique gift is a much-appreciated gesture...

  Parenting always involves a balancing act between keeping your child happy and protecting their health. Some parents think that they have found the perfect solution in one situation, but new evidence shows that their attempts to protect their child from germs...

Many people suffer form bruxism, which means that they grind their teeth. However, how do you know if you're grinding your teeth? It is extremely common to begin grinding your teeth during the night, when you have no awareness of the fact, but if you look out for the...

Well-known side effects of diabetes include circulation problems and neuropathy. But did you know that diabetes can seriously affect the health of your teeth and gums? Moreover, your oral health can also affect the course of your diabetes.   How Diabetes and...

As fun and thoughtful as the Christmas season is, especially when taking into account all the gift giving, the holidays can also be somewhat wasteful. Just think about all the wrapping paper that is used to make your gifts look nice - only for it to be ripped apart...

Chronic pain, whether in the form of joint pain, backaches, migraines or overall stiffness, is often a sign of inflammation in the body.  Although inflammation is a normal process when there is an acute injury, chronic inflammation can result in pain and a decline in...