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Have Bad Breath? Conquer It With These Tips [VIDEO]

If you constantly have bad breath and think there’s nothing you can do about it, think again. These services and helpful tips below 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 and flossing at least two times […]

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Does Licorice Help Treat Tooth Decay?

A new study recently found that licorice may be able to help fight cavity-causing bacteria, and the dental health care professionals at  Alma Dental Centre in Vancouver would like to weigh in on the issue and help you make an informed oral health care decision. Dried Licorice May Fight Cavities Actual licorice isn’t a candy sold […]

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Why Should I Floss? Dental Floss FAQ & How To [VIDEO]

“Why should I floss?” is a frequent question asked by many patients at Alma Dental Centre in Vancouver. In fact, flossing is one of the most important habits in any good oral health routine. Dental floss helps remove any food particles trapped between the teeth and lowers your chances of plaque build-up. Despite the fact that […]

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Afraid of Going to the Dentist? Discover The Cure for Dental Fears

Dentists generally have a bad reputation. Expressions such as “It’s like pulling teeth” and “I’d rather get a root canal” are proof that doing something painful and hard is often compared to going to the dentist. In fact, going to the dentist is shown as something to be endured, not enjoyed. However, it doesn’t have to be that way […]

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Getting to The Root of the Problem: What is Root Canal Therapy?

Have you been told that you require root canal therapy? It’s important to understand what root canal therapy involves so you don’t feel uncomfortable when you come to Alma Dental Centre in Vancouver for the actual procedure. What is a Root Canal? The Root Canal is the name for the space within the root of […]

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Get Rid of Your Toothache, Fast!

If you’re suffering from a toothache, contact  Alma Dental Centre in Vancouver as soon as possible – your tooth may be abscessed and require emergency dental care. Come in to  Alma Dental Centre to avoid complications such as surgery or a tooth extraction if you experience any type of toothache. The good news is, there are some tried and […]

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Don’t Fear the Dentist! We’re on Your Team!

Here at Alma Dental Centre, we understand that our Vancouver patients may suffer from dental anxiety and therefore can be extremely reluctant to contact us and book an appointment. Research has identified the Top 3 anxiety-causing reasons about dental visits – and here’s what we’re doing to make your every visit to Alma Dental Centre something to look […]

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Oral? Cancer: ?Get ?the ?Facts? and? a? Screening?

April ?is ?Oral ?Health? Month ?and? to celebrate ?we? are ?hosting ?a ?Free VELscope? Oral ?Cancer ?Screening day? on ?April ?26, ?2012. Did ?you ?know? Oral? Cancer? is ?the? 13th most common? cancer? reported in Canada? Men? are ?more? susceptible to ?Oral ?Cancer? than women? A ?screening? for ?Oral Cancer ?only ?takes? 2?– 3? minutes? Are? you? at ?risk? Male ?smokers? over? […]

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Get Cancer Screening – Oral Health Month

April? is ?Oral ?Health? Month? and? to ?celebrate? – and? encourage? – great? oral ?health ?care,? ask about oral cancer screening ?on ?April ?26, ?2012. The? VELscope? system? is ?a ?laser? device? that ?was? invented? by? the ?BC ?Cancer? Agency? as ?a ?tool ?to ?fight? Oral ?Cancer? through? early? detection.? Oral? Cancer? is? a? potentially? deadly? […]

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Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions [VIDEO]

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 with cold air. If you’re having tooth sensitivity, Alma Dental […]

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