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Do I Need a Retainer After Invisalign?

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robin Mak

Patients regularly ask if they can use their last Invisalign aligner or if they need a retainer after Invisalign. This is a great question! Retainers after Invisalign – a great idea Your dentist may recommend a retainer after Invisalign. If … Continue reading →

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Fillings in Baby Teeth

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robin Mak

Preventing Fillings in Baby Teeth To prevent cavities, we recommend flouride toothpaste and rinse for young children. And we recommend you help them brush until they are 6 years old. Healthy diet and regular dental appointments are key as well. … Continue reading →

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Dental Filling Cost Vancouver

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Robin Mak

We often receive calls requesting information on the cost of fillings, so we thought this would be a great topic to cover. There is a fairly large price range for fillings because it depends on several factors such as the … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of the Toothbrush

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Robin Mak

We have been thinking about toothbrushes and sustainability. Specifically, what were toothbrushes made of before they were plastic and if there are some good quality eco-friendly toothbrushes available now. Early Toothbrushes The earliest toothbrushes were found in China from the … Continue reading →

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How to Take Care of Your New Dental Crown or Bridge at Home

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Robin Mak

Here are some basics on how to take care of you temporary or permanent crown or bridge including oral hygiene, what to do if your temporary crown is dislodged and some information around sensitivity. Many, many people get crowns and … Continue reading →

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Elevator Access From the Ground Level

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Robin Mak

Our Kitsilano dental office is accessible by elevator from the ground level. Patients can access the elevator from the West Broadway entrance at 2223 W Broadway. Please check in at reception in suite 207. We occupy suites 209 and 207. … Continue reading →

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Tips For Dental Anxiety in Children

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Robin Mak

What to do if Your Child is Afraid of the Dentist You’ve talked about going to the dentist, you’ve let your child know that dentist are important for healthy teeth and you’ve even explained how the visit might go. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Dentist Open Saturday in Vancouver, BC – Kits Family Dental in Kitsilano

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Robin Mak

Dentist open Saturday in Vancouver – Kits Family Dental is open on some Saturdays. Check our Contact page for upcoming Saturday dates. 604-738-1816 Continue reading →

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Gum Boil in Children

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Robin Mak

  What is a Gum Boil? The photo above is a standard presentation of a tooth abscess, also known as a gum boil or gumboil. It looks like a round, pus-filled pimple on the gums. In the photo above, the child … Continue reading →

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Types of Dental Anesthesia

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Robin Mak

At Kits Family Dental, we specialize in helping kids and adults. Sometimes our work requires us to use one of two types of dental anesthesia. These work by blocking nerve signals in your body dulling any pain in your mouth … Continue reading →

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