Archive:  2023

18
Dec
2023

How lasers have helped dentists with gum-related procedures

by Riverside Heights Dental December 18th, 2023 in Dental Services
Laser dentistry in Surrey involves the use of soft-tissue laser technology to improve the outcomes of a variety of procedures. These include making crown impressions, performing frenectomies, as well as treating cold sores, cankers and periodontal disease.
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22
Nov
2023

How dentists screen for oral cancer

by Riverside Heights Dental November 22nd, 2023 in Dental Services
Did you know our dentists perform oral cancer screening? It’s one of the important services we provide to help our patients with their oral health.
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24
Oct
2023

Tips to help lessen your child's dental anxiety

by Riverside Heights Dental October 24th, 2023 in Dental Health
Dental anxiety can be lessened in children by taking them to a dentist for kids within 6 months of getting their first tooth, roleplaying, and bringing distractions and/or comfort items to appointments.
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24
Sep
2023

What to expect from a tooth extraction procedure

by Riverside Heights Dental September 24th, 2023 in Dental Services
Tooth extraction is a fairly routine dental procedure here at our north Surrey dental clinic. You can expect a local anaesthetic, the extraction, and a recovery period of a few days.
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22
Aug
2023

How to know if your filling might be failing

by Riverside Heights Dental August 22nd, 2023 in Dental Health
Your filling might be failing if your tooth is hot or cold sensitive; you see a separation between your tooth and filling; you notice discoloration; or you feel pain in a tooth with a filling.
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24
Jul
2023

The pros and cons of white fillings

by Riverside Heights Dental July 24th, 2023 in Dental Health
White fillings are generally preferred for cosmetic reasons. But there are some issues to be aware of too. They’re not as strong as silver fillings. And there is still a chance that a cavity will reappear underneath a white filling.
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24
Jun
2023

5 common questions about dental implants

by Riverside Heights Dental June 24th, 2023 in Dental Services
We get a lot of questions from our Surrey community about dental implants. What are dental implants? Who can get them? How long does it take? We’re going to answer these and a few other of the most common questions we get asked about these ideal replacements for missing teeth.
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Having a crown fitted takes 2 appointments. The first is for tooth prep, the second is for placement.
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24
Apr
2023

Top dental issues for toddlers

by Riverside Heights Dental April 24th, 2023 in Dental Services
Toddlers are prone to dental issues that will have parents searching for a dentist for children in Surrey. Cavities are one of the most common problems, as is thumbsucking, bruxism (tooth grinding), emerging orthodontic issues and even gum disease.
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21
Mar
2023

How teeth age and what we can do about it

by Riverside Heights Dental March 21st, 2023 in Dental Health
Aging teeth are prone to wear, discoloration, increasing rates of decay and falling out due to gum recession. Our Surrey dentists have effective treatments to help with all of these issues.
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21
Feb
2023

Differences between cosmetic and restorative dental treatments

by Riverside Heights Dental February 21st, 2023 in Dental Services
Procedures that fall into the “fixing” category fall under the umbrella of restorative dentistry. And procedures that improve aesthetics, or how your teeth look, are known as cosmetic dental treatments. Read on for a few examples of both.
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19
Jan
2023

What are the causes and treatment for gum recession?

by Riverside Heights Dental January 19th, 2023 in Dental Services
Aesthetics and pain/sensitivities caused by gum recession are good reasons people seek gum graft treatment at our north Surrey dental practice.
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