Vancouver’s Dentistry Blog

Dr. Lowe and his team have helped all kinds of people over the years. They have learned that each patient is different and needs a unique treatment plan. This month, Dr. Lowe talks about the…

Raising happy and healthy children is the first concern of any parent, but questions sometimes arise as to how to best do that. People often wonder when they should first bring their kids in to…

A question like this sounds too easy. Of course sugar is bad for your teeth! Why else would dentists recommend sugar free products sweetened with xylitol, or frown at us when we describe our…

What is TMJ? TMJ stands for Tempero Mandibular Joint Disorder, and THAT stands for a giant pain in the jaw. It can come about because of jaw misalignment, uneven or misplaced teeth, or the…

Botox injections are the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment in North America, yet there are still many myths surrounding the product. What is Botox and How Does It Work? Botox is a…

When Marie Antoinette -the 18th Century Queen of France- had crooked teeth, she didn’t have a lot of choices. A court physician was called in to correct the problem. He performed three months of…

Last week we talked about tooth whitening, and whether or not it actually works as a procedure. Today we’re going to focus on the same topic, but from a natural perspective. With the emergence…

Sometimes the promise of a whiter smile seems like a pipe dream. Some people have whiter smiles than others, but they never drink coffee. They don’t smoke, or they prefer white wine to red….

Brushing our teeth should be a very simple process. Just a brush, some toothpaste, and a little bit of water to rinse. But when we walk into the oral hygiene section at the drugstore, there are…