If you’re about to undergo tooth extractions or are waiting on your final dental restoration, you might be wondering about temporary dentures — and whether they’re right for you. These immediate prosthetics offer a functional, aesthetic solution while your gums and jaw heal, so you don’t have to live without teeth during recovery. In this guide, we’ll walk through how …
Dental implants are one of the most common types of tooth replacements in dentistry. Their popularity owes a lot to the efficiency of the procedure and the lifetime benefits provided by high-quality implants. In fact, over 3 million people have dental implants in the US alone, with the number rising by 500 000 every year. But what are dental implants, and …
Dental veneers are a great cosmetic dental treatment that can recreate your smile by concealing damage or defects on the fronts and sides of your teeth. They can correct the appearance of stains, chips, breaks and cracks, oddly shaped teeth, permanently discoloured teeth and cover unsightly fillings. They can also make slightly crooked or gapped teeth look straight and beautiful. …
As a dentist in Abbotsford, at Lifetime Dental at Sevenoaks we have the expert skill and training to detect many diseases of the mouth, including oral cancer. Did you know that three Canadians die every day from oral cancer? In fact, more people die from mouth and throat cancers than either cervical or skin cancer. And because two-thirds of oral …
Before you read any further, let’s get something out of the way. Root canal therapy – an amazing dental technique that repairs and saves teeth – gets a bad rap. Despite its proven success, amazing outcome, and modern-day technique, we still hear patients ask when treatment is completed, “Wow, is that it?!” This is because the pain associated with root …
Does bad breath (halitosis) get in your way of living life to the fullest? Do you find yourself constantly wondering what others think of you when you open your mouth or speak near them? As a dentist in Abbotsford, we know just how detrimental this condition can be. But you’re not alone. Studies reveal that 50% of adults develop bad …
Sleep apnea is a disorder that results in the momentary cessation of breathing throughout the night. These involuntary pauses in breathing might seem like a small thing, but for some people, they occur up to sixty or more times per hour for a duration of up to 30 seconds each time… That’s almost FOUR hours of no breathing in an …
At Lifetime Dental at Sevenoaks, your dentist in Abbotsford, we believe everyone deserves to experience life with a complete, healthy smile. That’s why we provide restorative dentistry, including dental implants – a revolutionary way to replace missing teeth. Because of this treatment, many people like you are proudly showing off their new and improved look and enjoying the everyday benefits …
Losing one or more teeth doesn’t have to spell the end of your healthy, beautiful, natural-looking smile. At Lifetime Dental at Sevenoaks, we’ve rejuvenated many patients’ smiles and protected their oral health for future years with dental implants. What leads to needing dental implants? If you happen to lose just one tooth due to gum disease, decay, or trauma, neighboring …
Remember the braces that looked like train tracks on teeth? The ones you couldn’t hide if you tried? Orthodontic treatments sure have come a long way in recent years … and that means, we can now straighten smiles without anyone knowing (except the two of us, of course!). At Lifetime Dental at Sevenoaks, we’re proud to provide removable clear aligners …
