Pacific Blue Cross is issuing new ID numbers and cards to those with dental insurance. Please bring your new card with you to your next dental appointment so claim processing is not delayed! More information —Link to PBC info or call our office at 250-544-1566… Read more
Congratulations JULIE! Thanks for Sharing the Care with your family and friends! We’ll treat them like our own, and do our very best.… Read more
We’re happy to announce that in addition to our Tuesday through Friday hours, we are now open 8-1 on Mondays. Monday appointments are exclusively for hygiene – please call 250-544-1566 to bring out that smile.… Read more
So what is Xylitol? Xylitol is a “sugar” which is not fermented by the decay-causing bacteria in your mouth. Because it is not fermented, the pH of the plaque does not decrease (become more acidic) and enamel demineralization is prevented. The end result: the plaque bacteria do not proliferate.
Xylitol also enhances re-mineralization, while reducing the accumulation of plaque. Regular chewing of xylitol-sweetened gum has specific inhibiting effects on the growth of cariogenic bacteria (mutans streptococci).
The Xylitol must be of adequate concentration to be effective and is typically unavailable in commercial chewing gums like Trident.… Read more
Just returned from a 3-day SEDATION IN DENTISTRY Course. The course was based on NEW guidelines from the College Of Dental Surgeons of BC and coordinated through UBC Dentistry. Our office has always offered sedation dentistry and will continue to do so. We find that it helps those who suffer from anxiety and stress before and during dental procedures, and for those with severe dental phobia, it can pave the way to improved dental health. Please contact our office for more details 250-544-1566.… Read more
