Orca Family Dental Centre
370 Davis Rd Suite 27 V9G 1T9 Ladysmith, BC, Canada

At Orca Family Dental Centre, we thoroughly disinfect the exam room between visits. Here’s a video of our disinfection practices to keep patients and staff safe and healthy every day.

Do you have trouble saying aaaaah? Many patients have difficulty opening their mouths wide. This article explains how the jawbone works, and how treatment can help you open wide again.

A dental bridge also called a fixed bridge is used to restore missing teeth. The bridge is made of an artificial tooth (or teeth) and two crowns. The natural teeth on either side of the gap are shaped to accept the crowns, and then the crowns are attached. Bridges restore the appearance of a patient’s smile and help to stabilize the remaining natural teeth. Call us today to learn more.

As strange as it may seem, don’t brush immediately after eating! After you eat, the tooth’s enamel is weakened especially if you ate or drank something acidic, such as soda or citrus fruit. Brushing right away may wear down the enamel. Instead, wait at least 30 minutes before brushing to allow your mouth to naturally rebalance.

When wisdom teeth are impacted, it means they are prevented from growing in properly. This may be caused by a physical barrier, such as other teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause problems such as gum disease, decay, infections, cysts, or tumours. If your wisdom teeth haven’t grown in, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are impacted. The teeth could simply be slow to develop or missing entirely. Every patient is different, so we examine the mouth and take X-rays to determine if the wisdom teeth are present and impacted. Visit our website for more information: orcafamilydentalcentre.com.

Biting off more than you can chew can cause problems for your teeth and jaw - especially for people who suffer from TMD. A simple solution is to take smaller, more manageable bites or to cut up your food into small pieces.

When a tooth is missing, the bone surrounding the tooth can be lost. Bone loss can change the appearance of the face to give the mouth a sunken look. Dental implants are a popular replacement for missing teeth, but they also have another benefit: they can prevent bone loss. The implant stimulates the surrounding bone, keeping it strong and healthy. For best results, the implant should be placed as soon as possible after losing a tooth. Call us to learn more.