Healthy periodontal tissues and teeth are important to your overall oral function and the appearance of your smile. Unfortunately, gum disease and cavities are an all too frequent problem afflicting the oral health of millions of Americans each year. To help maintain the health of your teeth and gums the American Dental Association provides a series of recommendations and informational... read more »

Not only are cavities unhealthy and painful, they can also be unsightly if they in a tooth that can be easily seen by other people. If your filling does not not blend in with your tooth, you might feel uncomfortable in work and social situations. While fillings made of gold or an amalgam are durable, and are ideal for molars... read more »

It doesn’t matter if you are replacing a few teeth, or an entire row, if you are receiving your first set of dentures, then you should know that it will take some time to get used to them. It will take a little time, but you will be accustomed to them in due time. Your dentures will feel bulky for... read more »

Here at Maple Ridge Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »