Root canal 101
If you are experiencing tooth pain, you may need a root canal. The tooth pain can be caused by severe decay, cracks, or infections (dental abscess) in or below the tooth. At our North Delta/Surrey dental clinic at Scott Road, we can relieve your dental pain caused by unhealthy or injured teeth through root canal therapy. During root canal treatment, Dr. Tham and his North Delta Dental Team will remove tissue from the decayed or cracked tooth after numbing the area first. After cleaning and disinfecting the root canal, it will be filled...
read moreWhat is Oral Cancer (Mouth Cancer) ?
Oral cancer is the cancer of the mouth and surrounding tissues. Other common names include mouth cancer, tongue cancer, tonsil cancer, and throat cancer. Close to 50,000 people in the United States will be newly diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2017. For over ten years, the rate of occurrence of mouth cancer is continually rising. There are two main risk factors that can lead to the development of mouth cancer. First is the use of tobacco and alcohol. The second which is a more newly identified link is through exposure to the HPV-16 virus...
read moreOptragate challenge – try to sing Christmas songs
Christmas is coming soon! Dr. Calvin completes an Optragate challenge trying to sing Christmas songs.
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North Delta Dental: proud sponsors of the Cloverdale Black Belt Academy and their upcoming ATA Tournament!
For a second year in a row, we at North Delta Dental are proud sponsors of the Cloverdale Black Belt Academy and their upcoming Dream, Aspire Achieve ATA Regional Tournament that is being held at the Langley Christian school on November 19th, 2016 starting at 830am! If you’ve never been to a tournament, you’re in for a treat! Come watch the impressive skills, technique and discipline on full display from ATA competitors from the entire region. Mister Michael Bennett, 5th degree Black Black and one of the head instructors from...
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Teeth Healthy Breakfasts
Maintaining good oral health goes beyond regular brushing and flossing. It starts with what we put into our mouths, including the food we consume. Breakfast, often hailed as the most important meal of the day, presents a wonderful opportunity to kick-start our day while also prioritizing our dental well-being. In this post, we’ll explore the significance of teeth-healthy breakfasts and provide some delicious and nutritious options to help you maintain a radiant smile for busy people. 1. Calcium-rich...
read moreHealthy School Snacks
Smart snacks are good for your child’s teeth and body! Dr. Calvin and his trusty sidekicks Plaque Man and Plaque Buster shared with you some great choices of tooth-friendly snacks, which your kids would love to have in their lunch boxes!
read moreKids Brushing and Flossing (Video)
Never ignore children’s dental health issues! Dr. Calvin Tham from North Delta Dental shared some important tips about kid’s brushing and flossing, as well as valuable information of preventing cavities. Follow the instructions in this video to keep your child’s teeth healthy!
read moreHow to Prevent Dental Decay?
Bacteria in your mouth cause dental decay. These bacteria digest the carbs in your diet and then make acid. This acid then breaks down the enamel, leading to dental decay. But you can prevent dental decay. Floss and brush your teeth for 3 minutes, twice a day to keep good oral health. Then take it one step further, and prevent dental decay with 3 things: fluoride, sealants and diet modification. Fluoride Fluoride is a natural element which controls and prevents dental decay and makes teeth stronger. Fluoride works by putting minerals back...
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