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    Dentists and Specialists

    Dental Specialists

    Just like your family doctor, your dentist may work with dental specialists to provide you with the best care possible.

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  • KIDS & TEENS
    • Overview
    • Babies and Toddlers
    • Use of Sedation
    • Healthy Habits
    • Teens
    • Fun Zone
    First Dental Visit

    First Dental Visit

    Prevent problems early. Your child's first dental visit should occur by age one or within six months of when you see the first tooth.

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  • ADULTS & SENIORS
    • Overview
    • Women's Oral Health
    • Seniors
    • Maintaining Your Health
    • General Health
    Pregnant Woman

    Pregnancy and Oral Health

    Dental care during pregnancy is not only safe, regular dental visits support your health and your baby's.

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  • PREVENTION
    • Overview
    • The Dental Exam
    • Prevention Tips
    • Mouthguards
    • Stress and Oral Health
    • Binge Drinking
    • Nutrition
    • Slideshows
    • Water Fluoridation
    • Smoking & Vaping
    • Opioids
    Girl Brushing Teeth

    Simple Steps

    Most dental disease is preventable—starting with these five steps to take at home.

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  • CONDITIONS
    • Overview
    • Tooth Decay
    • Gum Disease
    • Dry Mouth
    • Bad Breath
    • Tooth Loss
    • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
    • Oral Cancer
    • Tooth Sensitivity
    Woman with Headache

    Suffering from headaches?

    Clenching or grinding your teeth (often at night) may be the reason and can also cause damage to your teeth and jaw.

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  • TREATMENT
    • Overview
    • Dental Emergencies
    • Sedation & General Anesthesia
    • Dental Care Outside of Canada
    • Restorative
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    • Orthodontics
    • Antibiotics
    Senior Couple

    Replace Missing Teeth

    Your dentist may recommend a number of treatment options to replace missing teeth, such as a denture.

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  • FAQ
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    • Oral Health Information
    • The Dental Exam
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    • Suggested Fee Guide
    • Water Fluoridation
    • Sedation & General Anesthesia
    Patient Asking Dentist Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A series of common questions on dental care and treatment.

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​ORAL HEALTH INFORMATION

The following patient resources (PDFs) can be downloaded. Where available translated materials are noted beside the English version.

Baby Teeth:

  • Tooth brushing tips for parents and caregivers (also in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Punjabi and Farsi)
  • Baby teeth are important too (also in Farsi, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese and Tagalog)

Pregnancy:

  • Good for your dental health. Good for your baby. (Chinese)

Antibiotics:

  • Antibiotics and Dental Care

The Dental Exam:

  • The dental exam - more than a 'checkup' (also available in Farsi, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese and Tagalog)

Oral Cancer:

  • Dentist play key role in early detection of oral cancers

Dental Plan Coverage:

  • ​The Dental Insurance Puzzle. How our roles fit together (also available in Chinese)
  • Dentists treat you, not your dental plan (also available in Farsi, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese and Tagalog)
  • Understanding your dental coverage: the dental plan co-payment

Aging and Oral Health:

  • Plan to Keep Your Teeth Before and After Retirement (Farsi) (Punjabi) (Tagalog) (Traditional Chinese )
  • Caring for Natural Teeth: Tips for Seniors and Caregivers (Farsi) (Chinese) (Tagalog) (Punjabi )
  • Caring for Dentures: Tips for Seniors and Caregivers (Farsi) (Chinese) (Tagalog) (Punjabi)
  • Oral Inspections: Tips for Caregivers (Farsi) (Chinese) (Tagalog) (Punjabi)
  • Oral Health Care for Older Adults

Dental Tourism:

  • BCDA Recommendations for Patients to Consider Before Seeking Dental Treatment Outside of Canada​



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