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“Jimmy Fallon Chipped His Tooth Trying to Open Medicine for His Injured Finger”
Cracking a tooth is easier than you think. Not even Jimmy Fallon is above a cracked tooth! The most common cause of cracking a tooth is chewing on hard foods (popcorn, ice, or hard candy) or other solid (non-food) objects (such as food packaging or medicine...
Not Superman, just a Dentist with an X-ray Machine
Q: What does a dentist call his X-rays? A: Tooth-pics! Dental x-rays are an important part of your dental exam. Your dentist may take an x-ray of a single tooth when he suspects a specific problem, or while treating this problematic tooth of yours. X-rays are...
Painful Ulcers in my Mouth
Many young people come to us with a complaint of painful ulcers in their mouth. While there are many causes to ulcers in the oral cavity, one of the most common causes is what we call “Canker Sores” (in medical jargon they are called aphthae or minor aphthous...
“My Child Broke a Tooth” – About Tooth Accidents
On Friday morning we received a phone call from a stressed young mother. Her 2 ½ year-old child had just fallen while playing with other kids and the teacher noticed that one of the child’s front teeth was unstable. What should they do?Dental trauma (or tooth...
Let’s go for a Hike!
Shen Dental believes in taking care of your body as well as you teeth. One of our favourite ways to get exercise is by hiking.Hiking is a wonderful way to stay active and get fresh air, all while exploring the place you live.While hiking, it is imperative you take...
Let’s Talk Crowns
My dentist told me I need a crown. I was like “I KNOW. RIGHT?” While we all wish we were talking royalty, we’re talking about a different kind of crown. If it makes you feel better, you can still choose the material! This is one of the most important decisions...
Dental Sealants
Your molar teeth are the teeth at the back of your mouth which are used for grinding. These teeth are built of cusps which are the hills and grooves that make up the valleys of your teeth. These grooves are often deep making it difficult for many people to clean them...
Where to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month
The weather is getting warmer, the days are long. Summer is here! Luckily for us, it’s also National Ice Cream Month! Ice Cream is everyone’s favorite way to cool down in the summer while enjoying a delicious snack! Here are our favorite Vancouver Ice Cream Spots, and...
5 Activities for Rainy Days in Vancouver
Even though the summer is upon us, living in Vancouver does not guarantee three months of sunny days and nights at the beach. However, we’re lucky to live in a city that has plenty of exciting indoor activities for rainy days! Here are 5 of our favourites! Head over...
Morning Breath
Morning breath is a universal problem. Many people who experience it feel as though it’s their fault Here the deal though: Morning breath occurs due to the lack of saliva produced in the mouth while sleeping. The production of saliva slows down in your mouth for a...
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