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Does Your Filling Need Replacing?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

No matter how wonderfully something works for us, there comes a day when a replacement might be necessary. This holds true whether it’s the latest and greatest smart phone, or Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

Our friends at the Canadian Academy of Periodontology stress the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect Read more
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
A Spot of Trouble?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Your smile is in the spotlight every day, helping you greet the world with confidence! But when you’re self-conscious about discolored spots on your teeth, it’s time to get some Read more
The Secret to Lifelong Teeth Whitening
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Have you ever noticed your attention being instantly drawn to peoples’ teeth when they smile at you? Some people have dull and yellowing teeth, while others have teeth that appear Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Let’s Talk About Fluoride
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure Read more
When should I floss during the day?
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Vista Dental maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Medicine Read more
Been a While? Come See Us!
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Vista Dental is a judgement-free zone, and Read more
Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

At Vista Dental, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum Read more