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Daily brushing & flossing are for cleaning, not brightening, your teeth. Learn how whitening treatments with Vita Dental Wellness can enhance your smile.

Learn if dental work can cause TMJ dysfunction, common symptoms, what causes TMJ pain, & effective treatments.

Vita Dental Wellness explains how many cavities are normal for people of all ages and how to avoid tooth decay with proper dental hygiene in Chilliwack.

Find out how often you should get a professional dental cleaning. Discover our tips for maintaining healthy teeth & new patient exams at Vita Dental Wellness.

Learn wisdom tooth recovery tips, from controlling swelling to avoiding dry socket. Discover how to heal quicker with Vita Dental Wellness in Chilliwack.

If you’ve ever wondered whether toothpaste expires, you’re in the right place. Learn all about toothpaste and brushing your teeth effectively.

Wondering if you can reverse gingivitis? Vita Dental Wellness discusses what gingivitis is and how it’s treated and diagnosed in most cases.

Learn about 10 common foods that can harm your teeth & discover tips to protect your smile with Vita Dental Wellness in Chilliwack, BC.

Explore how seltzer water and carbonated drinks affect oral health, and learn to protect your teeth from acidic damage with Vita Dental Wellness.

Learn about simple or complex reasons your gums might be bleeding, and find out about the proper ways to floss your teeth with Vita Dental Wellness.

Dental implants can bring back your ability to smile confidently, speak clearly, and savour your favourite foods.

Tooth pain can be a real showstopper, affecting everything from your eating habits to your overall mood.

Knowing what to expect from a gum graft procedure can help you make an informed decision for your oral health.

See if dental bridges are the right tooth replacement option for your needs.

While this season can be packed with festivities and pleasures, it is still important not to neglect oral health. In this blog post, we’ll provide tips for caring for your teeth during this festive time…

November is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity to raise awareness of its importance and its treatment/prevention.

As a new parent, understanding what to expect when your baby starts teething is essential. While teething is a natural process, it may cause discomfort and irritability for your little one.

If you take pride in maintaining excellent dental health, chances are you have heard about Xylitol, a sugar substitute used in chewing gum, mints, and other products instead of regular sugar to promote dental wellness and help prevent cavities.

Are you a pre-breakfast brusher or a post-breakfast brusher? This has long been an issue among those of us who take oral hygiene seriously, or at least those of us who regularly floss our teeth and maintain oral health.

This month, we want to address an age-old debate: Is there one type of toothpaste superior to all others?

No doubt cavities are caused by poor oral hygiene habits; though, have you ever considered whether genetics also plays a part?

If you have ever required dental work, chances are you have considered whether you need a crown. Dental crowns are commonly used to repair teeth damaged by decay or trauma and can also cover dental implants and strengthen weaker ones.

Although often perceived as cosmetic treatments, braces can offer more than straighter smiles! Here, we explore the benefits, risks, and expenses of getting braces for your children.

Your dentist recommends wisdom tooth extraction if it’s beneficial for your oral health. Here are the possible effects of skipping the procedure.

This is a very common question that we are asked when a tooth needs to be taken out. It is definitely possible to leave the space with no replacement. For some people there will be no major issues aside from a decrease in chewing ability or aesthetic concerns, but there are some problems that can…

Here at Vita Dental we love supporting our newest generation of kids in helping them make healthy choices for their mouths and bodies! We love squashing the idea that a visit to the dentist has to be scary or painful. Let us help make your little ones first visit to the dentist a happy one!…

Canadian dentists are seeing more and more patients with dental erosion. Dental erosion occurs when the hard part of the tooth wears away from direct contact with acid. Dental erosion can be caused by certain health conditions such as stomach acid problems and eating disorders, but eating and drinking foods high in acid such as…

Besides the very obvious physical exterior changes a woman goes through during pregnancy, there are other more subtle changes that occur in the mouth. Many pregnant women ask “why do my gums bleed all of a sudden when I brush and floss my teeth? Why are my gums so sensitive when I brush and floss?”….

Dry mouth occurs when there is not enough saliva, or spit to keep your mouth moist and comfortable. Dry mouth is not a disease. It is a side effect of taking medications or can be a symptom of certain diseases or conditions. Dry mouth is a common complaint amongst older adults but can occur at…

What is xylitol? Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that helps prevents cavities. You may recognize other sugar alcohols used in sugarless products, such as mannitol and sorbitol. Xylitol is the sugar alcohol that shows the greatest promise for cavity prevention. It is equal in sweetness and volume to sugar and the granular form can…

This is a very common question that dentists hear on a daily basis. Although this can be a painless phenomenon, it can be uncomfortable and worrisome. Luckily, for the majority of cases this can be easily corrected. The most common cause of bleeding gums is a condition called gingivitis. This refers to the inflammation of the…

A night guard or an occlusal splint is an acrylic oral appliance prescribed by your dentist to be worn for a specific reason(s). There are many types of guards that exist with each type serving a specific purpose. It is important to distinguish between sport guards and occlusal guards. Sport guards are soft, flexible rubber-like…

It is true that baby teeth will fall out, yet there are very good reasons to have them filled when caries (cavities) are present. Any tooth which has a cavity that is not properly fixed can eventually cause a tooth ache. It can also cause infection in the surrounding gums or bone. The earlier that…

This is a very popular question in dentistry today; one which does not have a simple answer. Silver fillings are composed of a variety of metals including: mercury, silver, tin, and copper. Composite fillings are made of a combination of dimethacrylate monomers(acrylic) and silica fillers (glass). Both options have their indications and limitations depending on…

Aside from the obvious things your dentist tells you like flossing and brushing your teeth, there are other simple everyday things you can do to fight cavities. Eat and drink your food/liquids in one sitting. In other words, don’t graze! If you’re constantly snacking and drinking (coffee, pop, juice) throughout the day you are replenishing…

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in our environment. We are exposed to it on a daily basis from the foods we eat, the water we drink, and the ground we walk on. Unfortunately for most people, these extremely low levels are not sufficient to help reduce dental decay. Fluoride is also added to most toothpastes and some mouthwashes. In the dental…

As parents tending to many of our children’s needs, dental check-ups often end up at the bottom of the list. In fact most children do not see a dentist for the first time until they are well over a year old. The American Dental Association and Canadian Dental Association recommend a child be seen by a…

There are many factors that go in to the recommended time frame between dental examinations and cleanings; the average person is seen at least on a 6 month recall schedule. There are several reasons that a person should be seen by a dentist on a regular basis. The first, is this allows for the dentist…

Most people have heard of the term “root canal” but there are a lot of misconceptions about what this procedure actually entails. A person’s tooth has many layers with the innermost being the pulp – commonly referred to as the nerve. In a healthy tooth this is a narrow chamber and canals filled with blood…

There are many circumstances in which it may be recommended that a tooth receive root canal therapy (commonly called a “root canal”). Some common reasons are trauma, very deep cavities or infections of the tooth or surrounding bone. Once a root canal has been completed on a tooth it becomes more brittle and prone to…

Thumb or finger sucking is very common and in early years it is not a major cause for concern. If this habit continues or is severe, it can cause changes in the position of the teeth and the shape of the upper jaw bone (the palate). Thumb sucking is a soothing activity that serves to…

Snoring and sleep apnea (a condition that involves periods during which a person stops breathing while asleep) afflicts many people. A large portion of people with sleep apnea are not even aware that they have it. The most common cause of both involves the throat becoming closed off by the tongue as the body relaxes…

With the variety of toothpastes and toothbrushes that are available, choosing one can be overwhelming for some people. There are toothpastes for sensitive teeth, whitening toothpastes, ‘enamel strengthening’ toothpastes and the list goes on. There are soft/medium/hard bristled toothbrushes, angled, raised bristled toothbrushes, and electric as well. With all that, what is the right choice?…

Having bad breath or ‘halitosis’ can be an embarrassing and frustrating issue to deal with. We all at some point in time have experienced our own bad breath, or someone else’s. Sometimes no matter how much we brush, floss or rinse we cannot escape that lingering odour, or metallic taste. So, what are the most…

Most people have heard of the term “root canal” but there are a lot of misconceptions about what this procedure actually entails. A person’s tooth has many layers with the innermost being the pulp – commonly referred to as the nerve. In a healthy tooth this is a narrow chamber and canals filled with blood vessels…