Cascade Dental

Learn More About Cosmetic Dentistry

If you’d like more information on cosmetic dentistry options, how to cure bad breath, or tips for your child's dental health, take a look at the following resources. 

• Visit this informative website to learn about the causes of bad breath.

• If your child has a fear of the dentist, visit this page from Aquafresh.ca for some tips.

• Check out this guide from Reader’s Digest to learn about dental crowns.

• Learn about restorative dentistry procedures on this page from the Ontario Dental Association.

• Read this publication to learn about optimal dental health and how to achieve it.

• Check out this brochure to learn about healthy snacks for kids, plus other information on your child’s dental health.

Contact Cascade Dental at (360) 213-1999 to schedule an appointment at our Vancouver offices today.

4 Healthy Snacks Your Children and Their Teeth Will Love

Children love to snack, but not always on what is good for them or their teeth. Fortunately, your children’s dentist can give you some tips and ideas to help keep your child’s snacks healthy. Consider the following four teeth-friendly snacks that will keep your child happy and satisfied:

1. Dairy Products
   Children need to get their daily allotment of calcium in order to ensure healthy teeth and bone development. Snacks such as string cheese, cheese cubes, yogurt, and milk are all wonderfully healthy, calcium-rich snacks that your child, and your children’s dentist, will approve of.
    
2. Crunchy Fruits
   Fruits are an important part of a child’s diet, but not all children get as many as they need. Crunchy fruits like apples or some varieties of pears not only give your child the extra nutrition they need, but they also help to remove food particles from teeth because of their texture and the amount of saliva needed to chew them.
    
3. Crisp Vegetables
   Much in the same way that crunchy fruits are excellent snacks, crisp vegetables, like carrots and celery, also provide nutritional and dental benefits for children. You can even use a dab of peanut butter or cottage cheese on the celery for a flavour boost.
    
4. Nuts and Whole Grains
   Nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, and almonds, all offer nutritional benefits. Plus, these snacks taste good and promote dental health in your child. Whole grain crackers and cereals are also palatable snacks that won’t harm your child’s teeth.

Your child’s dentist can provide even more creative ideas for healthy children’s snacks, so don’t hesitate to ask for ideas. At Cascade Dental in Vancouver, our general, cosmetic, and children’s dentistry practices care about your dental health, as well as the dental health of your children. Call us today at (360) 213-1999 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

Bad Breath Myths

Bad breath is a concern for many people. Many often worry that their breath is offensive and want to know what can be done to rectify the situation. Unfortunately, there are some bad breath myths that can complicate the problem rather than help it.

In this video clip, you’ll learn what the actual cause of bad breath is, along with the truth about some common myths that keep people from overcoming their bad breath. Watch the video to learn more.

If you are concerned about your breath or are in need of general dentistry services in Vancouver, contact us at Cascade Dental. Call us at (360) 213-1999 to schedule an appointment today.

Benefits of CEREC Dental Crowns

Traditional dental crowns work well to restore teeth, and are used in general and cosmetic dentistry. They are, however, time consuming and usually require multiple dental visits before they are complete. CEREC dental crowns offer several unique benefits over their traditional counterparts, including:

• Speed
  Traditionally, dental crowns could take as many as two to three weeks to complete. During the traditional process, the decay had to be removed from the tooth, the tooth shaped to hold a crown, impressions made and sent off to a laboratory, and the final constructed crown placed at a follow-up appointment. CEREC dental crowns bypass the waiting period. These crowns can be made by your local dentist in-office in about 45 minutes, eliminating the need for a follow-up appointment.

• Precision
  Because CEREC technology provides a complete, microscopic 3D picture of the tooth and mouth structure, a dentist can create dental crowns with superior precision. Since the patient is present during the construction process, subtle modifications can be made immediately to perfectly fit each individual situation. This allows for the ultimate in fit, appearance, and function.

If you are interested in CEREC dental crown technology, contact us at Cascade Dental in Vancouver. We are cosmetic, children’s, and general dentistry practices that utilize advancements in dental technology so that we may better serve your needs. Give us a call at (360) 213-1999 to learn more or to schedule an appointment. 

Get The Facts About Having Good Hygiene

When it comes to good oral hygiene, it always pays off to be as broadly informed as possible. Use the helpful websites below to find more information on how to prevent tooth decay, maintaining good oral health and how to show your kids the importance of oral hygiene. 

• Visit this site for more details on what can cause the pulp of a tooth to become infected, leading to the need for endodontic treatments.

• You can learn more about tooth decay from this helpful website.

• This site features important information about tooth decay in babies that parents shouldn’t miss out on.

• Show your kids this site to help them learn the importance of good brushing and proper oral hygiene.

• Here are some valuable tips to keep in mind for ensuring good oral health for you and your family.

Call Cascade Dental at (360) 213-1999 to schedule an appointment with our general or children's dentistry providers.