Steveston Smiles Scholarship

ANNOUNCING THE 2023 STEVESTON SMILES SCHOLARSHIP! We are offering two scholarships for graduating high school seniors in our community! DETAILS: Submit a one-page essay to info@stevestonsmiles.com answering the questions “Why is oral health important?”. Subject Line: Steveston Smiles Scholarship. Include in the body of your email: First and last Name Phone number High school you are graduating from. Essay should be an attachment to the email (Not in the body of the email). At the beginning of your essay attachment please also include: First and last Name Phone number High school you are graduating from. Must be graduating from a high school in Richmond, BC All entries must be received by Friday, June 23rd at 11:59pm. Our first place ($1000) and second place ($500) winners will be announced on Friday [...]

By |2023-05-27T12:32:05-07:00May 27th, 2023|General, Office news|Comments Off on Steveston Smiles Scholarship

Steveston Smiles Scholarship

ANNOUNCING THE STEVESTON SMILES SCHOLARSHIP! We are offering two scholarships for graduating high school seniors in our community! DETAILS: Submit a one-page essay to info@stevestonsmiles.com answering the questions “Why is oral health important?”. Subject Line: Steveston Smiles Scholarship. Include in the body of your email: First and last Name Phone number High school you are graduating from. Essay should be an attachment to the email (Not in the body of the email). At the beginning of your essay attachment please also include: First and last Name Phone number High school you are graduating from. Must be graduating from a high school in Richmond, BC All entries must be received by Monday June 13th at 11:59pm. Our first place ($1000) and second place ($500) winners will be announced on Monday June [...]

By |2022-05-25T14:29:29-07:00May 25th, 2022|General, Office news|Comments Off on Steveston Smiles Scholarship

A Message From Dr. Doug

A Message From Dr. Doug   To My Patients,​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement on May 18, 2022. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for the honour and privilege of being your dentist.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ I was thrilled to open my acceptance letter from UBC Dentistry in 1968, as being a dentist had always been my lifelong dream; it truly changed the course of my life.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Since graduating in 1972, opening the Steveston Dental building with Dr. Bob in 1973 and having my daughter, Dr. Michele, join the practice 20 years ago, I have so many fond memories and cherished friendships.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ I’ve watched your kids grow up; I’ve shared your pain when going through difficult times; and [...]

By |2022-11-21T09:29:29-08:00May 25th, 2022|General|Comments Off on A Message From Dr. Doug

Making Halloween Healthy For Your Teeth

HALLOWEEN IS ONE OF the most highly anticipated holidays of the year, and it’s almost here! This holiday sees kids, teens, and even adults consuming far more sugar than they would any other time, coming in second only to Easter. The problem with this is that sugar is the favorite food of the harmful bacteria living in our mouths, which means eating all these treats is very bad for our oral health. Halloween Treats Versus Our Teeth Any time we consume sugar, that bacteria in our mouths gets a big tasty meal, after which it excretes acid onto our teeth. If you’ve ever noticed an unpleasant sour taste or gritty feeling a little while after eating dessert, that’s why. The acid can do a lot of damage to our tooth enamel, [...]

By |2018-10-17T00:10:28-07:00October 17th, 2018|Children, General|Comments Off on Making Halloween Healthy For Your Teeth

When To See The Dentist

BECAUSE PREVENTION IS such a major part of good dental care, it’s critical to visit the dentist for regular checkups. In most cases, two regular dental cleanings a year will be all you need, but not always. So what are the signs that you shouldn’t wait until your next scheduled appointment to come back? For this blog post, we’ve listed the top five. 1. Aches Of Any Kind If you’re experiencing tooth pain, that could mean a cavity has gotten to the point where the dental pulp is getting infected. Don’t tough it out thinking it’ll just go away on its own. Other types of pain you should bring to the dentist are an aching jaw and frequent headaches. These are often connected to oral health issues such as bruxism (teeth-grinding), and the [...]

By |2018-09-18T03:03:00-07:00October 2nd, 2018|General, Oral Health|Comments Off on When To See The Dentist

Why Are Dental Sealants Important?

DO YOU SPEND A LOT of time worrying about how to keep your child’s teeth cavity-free? Teaching them to brush and floss are critical steps towards ensuring that they can take good care of their teeth for life. Once those permanent teeth come in, there’s something we can do at the dental practice that will give them even more protection against tooth decay, and that something is applying dental sealants. Bacteria Versus Your Child’s Teeth The reason it’s so critical to teach our children good oral health habits at an early age is that 40 percent of children develop cavities by the time they start school because of poor oral hygiene and consuming sugary snacks and drinks. Every human mouth contains numerous species of bacteria that excrete acid onto our teeth when consume sugar, [...]

By |2018-09-18T00:39:55-07:00September 25th, 2018|General|Comments Off on Why Are Dental Sealants Important?

Protect Your Smile With A Custom Mouthguard

THE CRISP SMELL OF FRESHLY CUT GRASS on the soccer field, the gleam of the basketball court before a game, the cheering fans at the football stadium, the feeling of the baseball bat, familiar in your hands… There’s no doubt about it–playing sports can be a magical thing. We love when our patients are having fun and being active, but unfortunately, sports-related dental injuries happen all the time. That’s why we make custom mouthguards in our practice, so you and your children can always play it safe! Wear A Mouthguard And Reduce Your Risk Of Injury You may be surprised to learn that up to 40 percent of dental injuries are sustained during sports activities. In fact, not wearing a mouthguard makes you 60 times more likely to sustain an injury to the face and mouth! Wearing [...]

By |2018-09-18T03:16:49-07:00September 25th, 2018|Children, General, Oral Health|Comments Off on Protect Your Smile With A Custom Mouthguard

Taking Care Of Your Toothbrush

WE ALL USE TOOTHBRUSHES to take care of our teeth, but what are we doing to take care of our toothbrushes? It’s critical that our toothbrushes remain in good condition so they can do their jobs of keeping our teeth healthy, which is why we’re dedicating a blog post to giving our patients tips on toothbrush care! Cleaning Your Toothbrush Running your toothbrush under water and giving it a good shake won’t do much to get rid of all the germs you just brushed off your teeth, especially if you’ve recently battled the flu or a cold. Luckily, there are a few ways to deep-clean your toothbrush. Boiling the bristles for a few minutes will kill any germs on them, as will soaking the toothbrush in mouthwash. You can also sanitize it by placing [...]

By |2018-08-29T02:24:05-07:00September 5th, 2018|General|Comments Off on Taking Care Of Your Toothbrush
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