District Dental Blog

Many people avoid orthodontic treatment because they are worried about the look and feel of braces. Thankfully, traditional braces are smaller than ever and some patients also have the option of choosing an alternative teeth straightening solution known as Invisalign®. District Dental is a North Shore dentist providing Invisalign® in North Vancouver and the surrounding areas, and we are excited to let you know a bit about what Invisalign® is, how it works and what orthodontic issues it can be used to correct.

Sensitive teeth can make it difficult to consume your favourite foods and drinks, and even to smile while outside on a chilly day. Tooth sensitivity typically occurs when the tooth's protective outer layer of dentin becomes too thin, exposing sensitive nerve endings to temperature variants and to sweet or acidic foods and drinks.

Proper dental care is about more than just your teeth. Sore and bleeding gums are also a common problem that many people see their North Shore dentist about.

The Canadian Dental Association says preventing dental injuries is as important to good oral health as regular visits to your dentist and personal dental care such as brushing and flossing. One of the key ways to protect your teeth, especially if you play sports or engaging in aggressive activities, is by using a mouthguard.

At District Dental, Dr. King and his team’s goal is to help you brighten your smile while maintaining or improving your oral health in our welcoming and comfortable dental clinic in North Vancouver.

If you’re like many parents in North Vancouver, you likely have a kind of love-hate relationship with the holidays. On one hand, it’s fun getting caught up in all the excitement of celebrating with family and opening presents, especially when children are younger.

At District Dental, we’re often asked if flossing is really that important.

Let’s look at it this way, take a random group of 100 adults with healthy diets (meaning they don’t consume a lot of sugar) and healthy brushing habits. Say, 50 of those people floss and 50 don’t. The 50 that don’t floss are far more likely to have cavities or gum disease than those that do.

You probably know that visiting your dentist in North Vancouver on a regular basis is essential in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But did you know that many other issues are related to your dental health too?