Keep Your Smile Sparkling with Regular Dental Cleaning and Checkups

Sometimes due to fear, laziness or anxiety, patients tend to forget about booking a regular dental cleaning or checkup at their local, friendly dental clinic. In order to encourage you to schedule your next checkup and cleaning at Aaargon Dental now, here’s a few good reasons why regular dental visits are so important:

“Patients who visit the dentist regularly are much less likely to need major procedures such as root canals, gum grafts and tooth extraction.”

1. Avoid Painful Procedures: Patients who visit the dentist regularly are much less likely to need major procedures such as root canals, gum grafts and tooth extraction. This means that patients are saving money, avoiding painful dental procedures and staying healthy!

2. Beautiful Smiles: A good looking smile starts with healthy teeth, and regular checkups and cleanings at Aaargon Dental will keep you looking your best. A professional cleaning can also help remove stains on your teeth, giving them a healthy shine that will impress everyone you meet.

3. Detect oral cancer early: One of the deadliest cancers, but easiest to diagnose, is oral cancer. At our Coquitlam dental clinic, we have invested in the VELscope exam system, which works to detect cancer at the earliest stages.

4. Good example for your kids: If you have children who look up to you, make sure you practice good oral hygiene habits. Make dental checkups a priority in life, allowing for a future full of healthy smiles.

5. Reduce gum disease: Many adults will eventually get some type of periodontal disease, a leading cause of tooth loss. Luckily, gum disease can easily be treated or reversed, but only if your oral health is checked closely by the team at Aaargon Dental.

For more information on maintaining good oral health, or to book a dental cleaning and checkup, contact us today!

Learn About Wisdom Teeth Removal: Procedure and Recovery

Wisdom teeth removal is a common dental procedure in Coquitlam, but most patients are not even aware of why wisdom teeth removal is necessary. The extraction experts at Aaargon Dental have written this handy guide on wisdom teeth to answer any questions you may have.

“Wisdom teeth removal is a common dental procedure in Coquitlam, but most patients are not even aware of why wisdom teeth removal is necessary. “

What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth, the last molars in your bite, typically show up in people aged 16 to 25 years old. In the past, wisdom teeth were useful for our diet of harder foods and meats. Nowadays, with softer diets and orthodontic treatment, wisdom teeth are left with little room to erupt.

Some people are unaffected by wisdom teeth, while others experience painful situations that require immediate removal. It’s a good idea to ask a dentist at Aaargon Dental for more information on your wisdom teeth development.

Why should I get my wisdom teeth out?

Wisdom teeth removal is necessary because:

• There is no room for them to erupt
• Improper oral health care has caused tooth infection
• The teeth are erupting at an abnormal position
• The wisdom tooth has lacked proper oral hygiene care

How will my dentist take out the wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth removal is typically pain-free due to oral or IV sedation. The procedure will begin by:

• Using a local anesthesia to numb the area
• Removing tissue or bone that is on top of wisdom teeth
• The tooth is loosened from any connecting tissue in jaw
• The wisdom tooth is removed with the proper dental tools

After the procedure, dental stitches are typically utilized to help with healing. There is likely to be swelling or bruising, but a cold compress and medication should aid in a faster recovery.

For more information on wisdom teeth removal in Coquitlam, or to book an appointment, contact Aaargon Dental today.

Happy Holidays From Your Coquitlam, BC Dentist!

Need help preparing for the upcoming work functions, dinner parties and holiday photos? Book an appointment at our dental clinic today to brighten, straighten or whiten your smile! For more information please contact us today!

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At Aaargon Dental Centre, new patients can earn extra AIR MILES® reward miles by booking an appointment at our state-of-the-art dental clinic.

Open 7 days a week with extended hours, a convenient location in Coquitlam Centre, state-of-the-art dental equipment and bonus AIR MILES® reward miles, there’s no better time to discover Aaargon Dental Centre today.

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Learn more by contacting us or by calling 604-464-7333 today.

Introducing Early Oral Health for a Future of Healthy Smiles

Children’s dental care is often overlooked in Coquitlam, because many parents think that baby teeth are just going to fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. However, regular family dental care is important for all family members—young and old.

“Aside from the fact that tooth decay is the most preventable illness in children, not taking care of baby teeth can lead to future problems as an adult.”

Taking care of baby teeth is one of the most valuable lessons to teach young, impressionable children. Aside from the fact that tooth decay is the most preventable illness in children, not taking care of baby teeth can lead to future problems as an adult.

Early Dental Disease

Cavities are painful and they can also cause embarrassment, wasted time, speech impediments and more. Even though baby teeth are going to fall out, protecting these teeth will not only help improve overall health and wellness at the present, they will also help lead to healthy adult smiles.

Practice Good Oral Health

Maintaining great oral health should be a fun experience for both you and your child. From an early age, it is an important idea to promote brushing and flossing daily. Bad habits form at an early age, visit your local family dental clinic to learn tips and tricks on how to encourage proper oral health habits.

For more information on children dentistry, or to book an appointment at Aaargon Dental, contact us today.

Whiten Your Smile in Time for Holiday Visiting!

It’s holiday time!  For most of us that means we are gearing up for visits, dinners, parties and brunches with our loved ones this holiday season.  We all want to look our best this time of year – especially when we are surrounded by our friends and family.

What better way to “wow” your friends and family than by whitening your smile at Aaargon Dental Centre. Our in-office whitening treatments can dramatically brighten your smile, taking years off your appearance and uncovering your natural radiance.

We understand that time is valuable. Especially during the busy holiday season, so why not treat yourself to an enhanced, brilliant white smile amidst the flurry of shopping and celebration?

Over time our teeth become stained by age, smoking, drinking tea, coffee or red wine. With all the whitening kits available in stores these days, why should you visit Aaargon Dental Centre to get your teeth whitened?

First, our in office whitening procedure is fast! We can brighten your smile up to 10 shades whiter in only an hour, as opposed to retail whitening systems, which can require 30 or more treatments to achieve lackluster results.

Second, our whitening treatments are designed for your comfort and convenience! That means no more awkward, uncomfortable strips or trays. We can help you achieve incredible results in as little as one relaxing visit to our office.

Call now to book your holiday whitening treatment, and smile with confidence this season!

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• Liking us on Facebook
• Subscribing to our dental blog
• Providing a testimonial

At Aaargon Dental Centre, our team strongly believes in active dialogue between dentist and patient. We have created a strong social media presence in order to provide patients with frequent updates on dental information, community events, dental clinic promotions, and much more.

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Learn more by contacting us or by calling 604-464-7333 today.

Dental Veneers: Whitening Teeth for a Winning Smile

In existence for over 30 years, dental veneers are still not commonly understood or utilized by many dental patients in Coquitlam.

While most people have heard of whitening teeth with bleach treatments, they are not aware that they are being exposed to the bleaching alternative almost daily. In fact, dental veneers are worn by actors, models and professionals and play a huge roll in the cosmetic dentistry industry.

“Dental veneers do more than just make your smile look beautiful, they can also help fix for biting problems, help fill in gaps between teeth, or straighten overlapping teeth.”

Dental veneers are similar to acrylic fingernails, where a replacement is shaped and placed on the natural nail. Veneers are made of a thin layer of custom-made porcelain or composite material, which are then placed over the natural tooth.

However, unlike an acrylic nail, veneers are incredibly tough. Patients with dental veneers are still able to bite into carrots, eat fudge, or enjoy anything else they would normally. Dental veneers are completely sealed against the natural tooth, lasting for several years without regular maintenance.

While professional teeth whitening may have a few limitations, veneers are used to solve a variety of oral health issues. Bleaching is typically used only to lighten teeth, without the ability to change the position, size or shape of teeth.

Dental veneers do more than just make your smile look beautiful, they can also help fix for biting problems, help fill in gaps between teeth, or straighten overlapping teeth.

Dental veneers also allow you to keep much of your natural tooth, which is always ideal. Veneers are custom-made to cover just the front and biting surface of your teeth, which leaves the back area untouched.

Don’t forget, if you are interested in any cosmetic dentistry solutions from Aaargon Dental, it is incredibly important to maintain proper oral health.

For more information on dental veneers, or to book an appointment at our Coquitlam dental clinic, contact us today!

Aaargon Dental Supports the Local community with Food Bank Match Program

When You Donate, We Donate!

Bring in non-perishable food items or monetary donations to Aaargon Dental this December and help us provide 1,800 hampers for local families!

We have pledged to match all monetary donations up to a total value of $500!

Don’t know what to bring? Items such as:

• Cereal
• Peanut Butter
• Condiments
• Granola Bars
• Canned Fruit
• Rice
• Stuffing mix
• Hot Chocolate
• Nuts
• Or other new products.

Come down to Coquitlam Centre to drop some purchased items in the Food Bank bin provided and help make a difference this season!

Learn more by contacting us or calling (604) 464-7333 today!

REMINDER: Your Dental Insurance ANNUAL LIMIT is about to Expire

Any outstanding dental treatment?

This is just a friendly reminder that now is the time to be thinking about using your insurance benefits before they may expire at the end of the year!

Appointments are still available, if you are unsure of what benefits are remaining, please call us to get a Benefits Summary.

Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Request an appointment online or call us at 604-464-7333 today.