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The job of your periodontist is to prevent and treat periodontal disease. A periodontist's responsibilities include the diagnosis and treatment of periodontics - but up until that point, prevention is our primary goal. These professionals are also experts in treating...

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums that also affects your teeth and sometimes the bones around your teeth. Periodontal disease or periodontitis is the more advanced stage of this bacterial infection. Gum irritation and the beginning of...

Cooler weather finds us looking for ways to warm up from the inside out with coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and even wine tend to be the go-to choices during the winter months. It may also find us in need of teeth whitening. Because we see ourselves so often, it may come as...

If there is one thing you can guarantee around the holiday season in Vancouver & Coquitlam, it is that you will have a lot of access to candy and sweet desserts. It is a great time of year to indulge in these things but if you are not careful, all of that sugar can...

Having teeth that are stained or discolored can have a big impact on the way you feel about your appearance, especially when you smile or talk to other people. This can end up affecting many areas of your life, including work and interpersonal relationships. Teeth...

If gingivitis goes untreated, the problem will grow worse and can eventually turn into a case of advanced periodontal disease. Periodontitis can cause damage to the bone and supporting structures around your teeth. The condition can sometimes be treated with...

In the United States, we place a high value on the appearance of our teeth, as those who are visibly missing teeth are perceived as careless or having poor hygiene. But unexpectedly damaging a front tooth can happen to anyone. Sudden or unexpected trauma to the face...

Are you brushing your teethWhen you are not in the dentist's chair, it's easy to stop thinking about your dental hygiene. Of course you brush your teeth, but you may not be paying a lot of attention to the technique you're using or the results of the basic morning and...

The world of dentistry has developed in leaps and bounds, thanks to advances in technology. Today, it is possible to access a broad range of quality dental services at an affordable price. At BC Perio Dental Health and Implant Centre, we make use of the professional...

Losing any teeth can really be painful at times as you are not able to eat or speak properly. Although there have been various teeth restorative procedures in a year that have made the cases of tooth extraction reduced by a big chunk. A missing tooth doesn’t add any...

LANAP™, Laser Periodontal Therapy, is a combination of periodontal methods for the treatment of gum disease and modern, accurate and effective laser dentistry. It is less uncomfortable for the patient than traditional treatments, and recovery time is reduced. With...

Did you know that patients who suffer from periodontal (gum) disease have a higher risk of suffering from a stroke? It is unclear whether gum disease itself increases your chances of a stroke or if it’s a warning sign of other health issues, but one thing is certain –...