X-rays: A Necessity For Your Oral Health [VIDEO]
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X-rays are essential to a person’s oral health, and at Thunderbird Dental Group in Langley, we want to ensure that people are getting regular X-rays for their teeth. So what is the big deal about getting X-rays? X-ray exams reveal the state of your teeth, and the composition of the bones in your face. They are also able to spot gum disease and abnormal growths (including cysts and tumors). X-rays can also locate where impacted and unerupted teeth are, and can find cavities or disease that...
Read MoreGum Disease: You Can Prevent It! [VIDEO]
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Many dental patients in Langley believe they have perfect oral health. However, at Thunderbird Dental Group, we see many patients who are suffering from gingivitis and gum disease without even realizing it. Puffy, red gums that bleed could mean you have gingivitis. If you ignore these symptoms — and many patients do as the swelling, redness and bleeding aren’t typically painful — you may be on your way to early stage periodontal (gum) disease. But, it’s also possible to...
Read MoreHave a Sweet Easter from Thunderbird Dental!
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 tooth decay. If you’re worried that your sweet tooth might turn into tooth decay, don’t be! You can enjoy your Easter treats and keep your teeth healthy! Just keep in mind these simple things when hunting for your Easter...
Read MoreWondering How Do I floss Properly? Here’s the Answer [VIDEO]
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Using dental floss properly is essential to your oral health because it eliminates plaque and gets rid of food bits in places where a toothbrush can’t reach. These areas are in between the teeth and underneath the gum-line. Here are some great oral health tips on clean teeth and dental floss from the dental team at Thunderbird Dental Group in Langley. “Why is dental plaque so bad for me?” When dental plaque builds up, it can cause tooth decay and gum disease, which is why the...
Read MoreOral 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 Thunderbird Dental Group in Langley want to clarify why this habit is so detrimental to your overall oral health. Nail biting is a common habit within certain age groups, including children, teens and young adults. Stress often triggers nail biting, and can diminish as you get older. However, nail biting should be stopped at a young age because it is unclean and unhealthy. Biting your nails can be detrimental...
Read MoreChildren’s Oral Health Care: Taking Care of Baby Teeth [VIDEO]
Your children’s oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, experts have discovered that children’s teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease and diabetes because of stem cells located in the pulp chambers of the teeth. Clearly, your child’s teeth are vitally important and the dental team at Thunderbird Dental Group in Langley want to make sure your children’s oral health care is top...
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