Just like your family doctor, your dentist may work with dental specialists to provide you with the best care possible.
Learn more »Prevent problems early. Your child's first dental visit should occur by age one or within six months of when you see the first tooth.
Learn more »Dental care during pregnancy is not only safe, regular dental visits support your health and your baby's.
Learn more »Most dental disease is preventable—starting with these five steps to take at home.
Learn more »Clenching or grinding your teeth (often at night) may be the reason and can also cause damage to your teeth and jaw.
Learn more »Your dentist may recommend a number of treatment options to replace missing teeth, such as a denture.
Learn more »Oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and management of conditions of the face, jaws, mouth, and teeth. They have a wide range of expertise including the treatment and management of facial injuries, facial deformities, oral deformities, temporomandibular joint disease (TMJ or TMD), cysts, tumours, and infections.
They perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgery on the mouth, jaws, and head, as well as remove wisdom teeth and place dental implants. They have advanced training in administering sedation and general anaesthesia and are the only dental specialists to have hospital admitting privileges in the province of British Columbia.
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