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Oral Health Month

Every April at Steveston Smiles we celebrate Oral Health Month by going out into the community to educate kids about oral health with out famous Tooth Talks. Kids are important to us and we are passionate about educating kids and their parents about proper oral care. We want the kids in our community to have strong healthy teeth and mouths for a lifetime. Countless studies have shown that children pick up their oral habits early and that they are hard to break. The goal of our tooth talks is for children to know the importance of oral care and help set them up for a lifetime of good oral health. I am surprised every year as to how many kids do not know about floss, brush without help from an [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2015-05-04T11:28:25-07:00May 4th, 2015|Children, Office news|

I Won!

On Saturday March 7th, I participated in the Richmond Community Hospice Foundation’s Dancing with the Richmond Stars fundraiser and competition. Myself and five other Richmond celebrities danced. I was the event’s double winner taking home both the people’s choice award for fundraising the most money as well as the judges award for best dance. This wonderful evening of dinner and dance raised $25,000 for the Richmond Hospice. The event took place at the Riverside Grand Ballroom and included dinner, a dance competition, judge's comments, returning champions showcase, a professional dance showcase and to cap off the evening, dancing for all. I knew immediately after hearing about the Richmond Hospice Association Dancing with the Richmond Stars event last March that I wanted to participate. In February 2013, I was [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2015-04-25T15:57:33-07:00April 25th, 2015|Office news|

10 Facts about Baby Teeth

Often parents think don’t worry those are baby teeth and they will fall out – this is incorrect baby teeth are important for many reasons; they hold the space open for permanent teeth, helping to guide them into position, as well as allowing your child to chew food and speak properly and have a healthy smile The importance of your child's baby teeth and oral health is often underestimated and misunderstood. Here are the facts: A healthy mouth is as important as a healthy body Pain from cavities can affect sleep, diet and the ability to grow Tooth decay is the #1 most common chronic childhood disease - 5x more common than asthma and 7x more common than hay fever How cavities form: If plaque and food residue are not [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2015-04-09T14:37:21-07:00April 9th, 2015|Children|

Going Green

In March 2014 we made the bold statement in our spring newsletter and on our Facebook page: "Starting January 1, 2015, we will no longer be sending out reminder cards for your routine dental check-ups, instead we will be contacting you via phone or email; whichever you would prefer. Over the next few months we will be asking you for your updated contact information so we can continue to preserve our environment and still make sure you are up to date on your dental health." Here at Steveston Smiles we are environmentally conscious on a daily basis. However, paper in the form of statements, mailings, and cards is still the biggest environmental concern at our office. We are proud to announce that we just sent out our last batch of [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2015-02-11T15:36:49-08:00February 11th, 2015|Office news|

Dancing With the Richmond Stars

On March 7, 2015 I will be participating in the Dancing with the Richmond Stars Fundraiser and Competition present by the Richmond Community Hospice. This elegant evening of dinner and dance in support of the Richmond hospice will take place at the Riverside Grand Ballroom, 1231 Burdette Street, Richmond, Doors open at 6 pm. This event pairs local celebrities (me) with Richmond's best professional ballroom dancers (my partner David Marasigan) and consists of dinner, dance competition, judge's comments, returning champions showcase, a professional dance showcase and dancing for all to cap off the evening. So, how did it come to be that a self-proclaimed extreme introvert is dancing in a competition to raise money for the Richmond Community Hospice? It started in February 2013 when I was diagnosed with a [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2015-01-22T16:40:24-08:00January 22nd, 2015|Office news|

It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas is my favourite time of year. I love the connection and celebration of family and friends. I have a December birthday, which also makes Christmas an extra special time for me and my family. When I was growing up my parents made sure that no Christmas decorations went up before my birthday. My birthday was celebrated and then the tree went up. The Christmas tree decorating, with the smell, lights and hallmark decorations grew to be my favourite part of the season. As I got older I encouraged and eventually insisted the tree go up earlier and earlier in December so it could be enjoyed as long as possible. Another Christmas tradition that the women in my family enjoy is afternoon tea downtown Vancouver which is followed by a [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2014-11-28T12:10:03-08:00November 28th, 2014|Office news|

Sweet Swap Winner

Congratulations to our 2014 Sweep Swap winner Maddie! Children’s oral health is a priority to us. Teaching parents and kids about oral health when they are young can change a child’s oral health for a lifetime. One of the most important lessons is regarding sugar. Your teeth are most affected not by the amount of sugar you consume but more importantly by the frequency. Having that candy around for weeks is worse than eating as much as you can in a few days and then getting rid of it. It is important to limit the amount of sugar you consume in general for your overall health as well. Don’t get me wrong we are big fans of Halloween here at Steveston Smiles; We want you to have a fun, [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2014-11-12T15:04:03-08:00November 12th, 2014|Children|

Toothpaste

Toothpaste has been in the news a lot lately. Colgate Total was in the news a while back because it contains Triclosan which has been shown to cause both cancer and developmental problems in rodents. Of course we are not rodents but this is still concerning. Most recently, Crest 3D has been in the news for containing small plastic beads made out of polyethylene. I always assumed that these colourful beads were soluble and not a concern, apparently not. They have been found under some people’s gums. They haven’t caused any damage but they are still there and a completely unnecessary part of toothpaste. So, how do you pick toothpaste out from that gigantic isle in the grocery store? It’s simple; you don’t need toothpaste at all. “WHAT?!” you say. [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2014-09-19T13:21:19-07:00September 19th, 2014|Oral Health|

Invisalign

Before Invisalign is a great option for our patients to improve both the health and esthetics of their smile by aligning their teeth. Here at Steveston Smiles we have been improving smiles using this modern approach to straightening teeth since 2007 and are now proud to be an Invisalign Preferred Provider. The first step in the Invisalign treatment process is to take x-rays, pictures and impressions of your teeth, which Invisalign will use to create a digital 3-D image of your teeth. Based on your individual treatment plan, a series of custom-made, clear aligners is then created specifically for you. These aligners are made of a smooth, comfortable, BPA-free plastic that fits comfortably over your teeth. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2014-08-19T21:48:09-07:00August 19th, 2014|Invisalign, Services|

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Maybe you have heard your friends, family or even other patients in the office talk about the benefits of Nitrous Oxide or “laughing gas”. It may be an option during your or your kids next dental appointment. What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous Oxide is a safe and effective, non-allergenic, non-irritating sedative gas that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose to help you relax. It is one of the safest forms of sedation available. Most patients begin to feel the effects of the Nitrous Oxide take effect within 5-10 minutes. After the treatment is complete the effects of this gas are completely reversed within 10 minutes by breathing Oxygen through the same mask. Who can have Nitrous Oxide? Almost all patients; There [...]

By Steveston Smiles|2014-07-07T14:13:02-07:00July 7th, 2014|Oral Health, Services|