Blog From Your Maple Ridge Dentist

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...

Wisdom teeth often need to be removed, as they can cause problems with overcrowding, or become decayed or infected. There are several different methods that can be used to remove wisdom teeth.   Wisdom teeth can be pulled Wisdom teeth that have fully erupted...

Although you can maintain good dental health during pregnancy, the necessary bodily changes can adversely influence your teeth and gums. The following tips will help you to deal with the factors that can reduce dental health during pregnancy. Treat your gums gently...

Drs. Chherawala and Family Unveil Conference Room Plaque As a show of support for community and the future of dentistry, Dr. Khozema and Dr. Rokshana Chherawala recently sponsored a Conference Room and an Operatory Room at the University of British Columbia. The...

Dr. Song and her family with UBC's Dean Shuler Did you know Dr. Song is a proud alumna of UBC's Faculty of Dentistry? As a thank-you for all the knowledge and skill she learned at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Song recently sponsored an Operatory Room that...

Regular visits to your Maple Ridge dentist, Maple Place Dental, are incredibly important for both your oral health and your general health. Why go to the dentist? Poor oral health has been linked to poor general health, so come in for an appointment at your Maple...

Dental extractions (removing teeth) may be a necessary procedure to prevent tooth misalignment in the case of wisdom teeth or to maintain the health of your other teeth and gums. Extractions nowadays are relatively quick and painless, so if you suspect you have a...