Blog From Your Maple Ridge Dentist

We all know that maintaining oral health is important, especially when it comes to children. Dentists suggest that parents should start taking care of their children's oral health at age 1 or as soon as their first teeth come in. However, a report from C.S. Mott...

What is cosmetic dentistry? For most, the look of your smile is extremely important. If you are unhappy with your smile, there are numerous ways in which you can achieve the look you want. The cosmetic dentistry team at Maple Place Dental Centre in Maple Ridge will be...

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...

If you constantly have bad breath and think there's nothing you can do about it, think again. These helpful tips can assist in keeping bad breath at bay. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be seriously humiliating. You don't have to live with it forever! Simply by brushing...

Due to an increase of sugar in the diet through fast food, soda pop and candy, children are now much more susceptible to bacteria which causes cavities or tooth decay to harm their teeth. In fact, the U.S. Center for Disease Control cites a study that says there has...

Simply brushing your teeth is not an effective solution for preventing tooth decay and erosion. The general dentistry team at Maple Place Dental Centre in Maple Ridge recommends dental sealants, which give teeth solid protection against the bacteria that infiltrates...

No matter how cool and trendy you think tongue rings are, these piercings are dangerous and potentially fatal. Piercing your tongue can result in chipped teeth, recessed gums and nerve damage. What some people don't know is that getting a piercing in the mouth can...

Tooth sensitivity is a nerve irritation that occurs after your enamel has worn down or if your gums are receding, exposing the surfaces of your teeth. Pain normally stems from consuming hot or cold foods and beverages that touch your teeth, bringing them in contact...

We all know that sugary junk food isn't going to do us any favors for our waistlines, but eating lots of sugar will also rot your teeth and lead to tooth decay. At Maple Place Dental Centre in Maple Ridge, we will ensure your teeth feel healthy and can give you...

X-rays are essential to a person's oral health, and at Maple Place Dental Centre in Maple Ridge, 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...