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Do whitening toothpastes work? Teeth Whitening Kits

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Robin Mak

Have you ever wanted to have fantastic white teeth but not have to go to the dentist’s office? How are whitening toothpastes supposed to work and do they even work? The answer: It really depends on what types of stains … Continue reading →

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New Years Goals for Your Teeth

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Robin Mak

I really like the idea of setting New Years Goals instead of Resolutions; it seems more positive and open ended. Planning for things that you WANT to do instead of trying not to do things, is much more fun and … Continue reading →

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10 Ways We Damage our Teeth Without Realizing

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Robin Mak

There’s lots of articles on what to do for your teeth. Here we cover what NOT to do. Don’ts For Healthy Teeth: Don’t rinse with water after brushing. That’s right, don’t waste all that good flouride, let it sit on … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Tips for Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Robin Mak

The pregnant women we see in our practice often have questions for us regarding  how to best take care of their oral hygiene during pregnancy. Specifically, if there is anything special they should be doing. Some of the tips are … Continue reading →

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So Many Toothpaste Options! How to Choose?

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Robin Mak

Toothpaste options galore! Sometimes our patients tell us they just want to buy plain, old, regular fluoride toothpaste. When they are out shopping, there are just too many different types of toothpaste to choose from. We get it! Decision fatigue is … Continue reading →

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Custom Nightguards in Vancouver BC from Kits Family Dental

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Robin Mak

Kits Family Dental offers a couple of different types of custom-made nightguards in long-wearing acrylic plastic. Here are the most common reasons why a patient needs a night guard: To protect teeth during habits such as clenching and grinding. Clenching is … Continue reading →

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Could Limpets Have the Strongest Teeth on Earth?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Robin Mak

Yes, limpets might have the strongest teeth on earth, and, in fact, limpets teeth might contain the strongest biological material ever discovered! If you’re not aware, limpets are a marine mollusks with shallow conical shells and a broad muscular foot, … Continue reading →

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What are the Causes of Furry Teeth?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Robin Mak

Furry is great for pets, but not so much for teeth! What is the cause of this furry teeth sensation? Let’s just spit it out (pun intended ;-). Usually, if your teeth have that fuzzy, furry feeling, then plaque is … Continue reading →

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How to Floss Properly

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Robin Mak

Ever wondered how to floss properly? Things like how much floss to use, what type of floss is best, how often to floss, and any tips that will make flossing more effective? How To Floss Teeth Let’s start with length … Continue reading →

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Kits Family Dental On Partial and Full Dentures

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Robin Mak

In this post we aim to answer questions we occasionally get about dentures. Some of the questions revolve around things like how much do dentures cost, what different types of dentures are available, questions about full dentures and partial dentures, … Continue reading →

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