Debris, bacteria and dead cells getting lodged between the enlarged and sometimes inflamed papillae. Can be caused by: • Poor oral hygiene • Dry mouth • Dehydration • Smoking or other tobacco • Excessive alcohol use • Mouth breathing • Low roughage diet (eating mostly soft or mashed foods Can also be caused by oral
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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Could you have sleep apnea? If you answer yes to 1 or more of these symptoms it is best to discuss these symptoms further with your health care provider: • Loud snoring • Episodes in which you stop breathing during sleep • Gasping
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When the gum tissue natural fills these spaces between your teeth string floss covers the surfaces areas well. Once you start to have spaces between your teeth flossing alone becomes less effective. For smaller spaces soft picks and floss or water flossers cover the additional surface area more effectively For larger spaces interdental brushes or
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Self-esteem: Tooth loss can undermine self-esteem and make you smile less often. You may be less confident to open your mouth, laugh, or speak. Function: Each tooth in your mouth has a specific job, from biting, chewing, and grinding. Teeth may shift to the missing teeth areas and this may end up with functional TMJ
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If you experience tooth sensitivity after whitening your teeth, here are some steps you can take to alleviate the discomfort: * Use a Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth * Avoid very Hot and Cold Foods: * Limit Acidic Foods: such as citrus fruits and sodas * Use a Soft Toothbrush: * Avoid Whitening Products Temporarily: Give
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Can electric toothbrushes be more effective at preventing gum recession compared to manual toothbrushes? Electric toothbrushes often have built-in timers and pressure sensors that encourage users to brush for the recommended two minutes and apply consistent pressure. This can help prevent aggressive brushing, which is a common cause of gum recession. Electric toothbrushes are
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Too much soda is not only bad for your teeth but drinking too much can at heightened sugar cravings, weight gain, can you poor gut health, dehydration, headaches, cavities and more… Carbonation, sugar and acids in soft drinks weaken tooth enamel and encourage the growth of bacteria that contribute to tooth decay. If you drink
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read moreWishing you all health and happiness in 2021. We hope you had a peaceful holiday.Cascade Dental Centre took this time to provide our staff with a necessary break after a challenging year. We look forward to welcoming you again while remaining diligent with our safety protocols. In order to protect the health and well-being of
read moreWe hope everyone has continued to be safe and well. It has been a month since our office officially reopened following the guidelines set forth by the BC Health Authorities and the Dental Association. We would like to thank everyone for their understanding and for following the safety measures and protocols as we continue in
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Cascade Dental focuses on providing exceptional family dental care services to patients living throughout Maple Ridge and the surrounding communities. From regular dental cleanings to orthodontics and everything in between, there is no dental care service that our team is unable to handle.