Blog From Your Local Dentist In The City of Lougheed

Many dental patients in Burnaby believe they have perfect oral health. However, at Lougheed Mall Dental Group, we see many patients who are suffering from gingivitis and gum disease  without even realizing it. Puffy, red gums that bleed could mean you have gingivitis....

Using dental floss properly is essential to your oral health because it eliminates plaque and gets rid of food bits in places where a toothbrush can't reach. These areas are in between the teeth and underneath the gum-line. Here are some great oral health tips on...

We all know that nail biting is a bad habit, but do you know why? The dental team at Lougheed Mall Dental Group in Burnaby want to clarify why this habit is so  detrimental to your overall oral health. Nail biting is a common habit within certain age groups, including...

Did you know: February is National Children's Dental Health Month? February is the month to raise awareness about the significance of your oral health. With National Children's Dental Health month beginning in Cleveland in 1941 and extending to a month-long program...

Your children's oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, experts have discovered that children's teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson's disease and diabetes because of stem cells located in the pulp...

If you're pregnant and wondering what effect your oral health might have on your unborn baby, the dental health experts at our Burnaby dental practice want patients to know the facts about how oral health can impact pregnancy. There has been evidence that shows a...

It is common for parents to wonder whether it is bad for kids to be sucking their thumbs or fingers. Lots of households have at least one "thumb-sucker" and we at Lougheed Mall Dental Group at Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby are here to set the record straight about...

Children's dental care is often overlooked in Burnaby, because many parents think that baby teeth are just going to fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. However, regular family dental care is important for all family members young and old. Taking care of baby...

In existence for over 30 years, dental veneers are still not commonly understood or utilized by many dental patients in Burnaby. While most people have heard of whitening teeth with bleach treatments, they are not aware that they are being exposed to the bleaching...

  Need help preparing for the upcoming work functions, dinner parties and holiday photos? Book an appointment at our dental clinic today to brighten, straighten or whiten your smile into the New Year! For more information, please contact us today!

Cosmetic Dentistry has become increasingly more accepted for patients thanks to popular reality shows that focus on dramatic smile makeovers. Dental patients in Burnaby are beginning to understand how easy it is to create their ideal smile with the available cosmetic...

Emergency situations occur all the time in Burnaby. Medical emergencies are typically treated in emergency room facilities at the hospital, but how about emergency dental treatment? If you have ever experienced a broken or knocked out tooth, you know that treatment is...

Can you remember back to a time when you had a very simple request for Santa Claus? Please Santa, I'll go without the toys on my list if you please, please give me my two front teeth this year? The holidays are a great time to get together with family and soak up all...

Any outstanding dental treatment? This is just a friendly reminder that now is the time to be thinking about using your insurance benefits before they may expire at the end of the year! Appointments are still available, if you are unsure of what benefits are...

Many families in North America are finding it increasingly difficult to gain access to dental care without proper dental or health care. As the economy continues to worsen, patients in Vancouver and the surrounding municipalities are choosing to skip their regular...