Sep 16, 2021 | Patient Education
The way you feel about your smile is important. Your smile is one of your most prominent features and lights up your face. However, when you have cracked, chipped, or missing teeth, it can cause a big blow to your self-confidence. Dealing with issues like these can...
Aug 20, 2021 | Patient Education
When periodontal disease is left untreated and advances, it leads to gum recession. This leads the gum line to shrink, exposing the tooth roots. At Okanagan Perio, we offer gum grafting in Kelowna to improve the appearance of your gum line and protect your tooth roots...
Jul 20, 2021 | Patient Education
A Periodontics near you recommends sinus grafting in Kelowna when you need to get dental implants but do not have enough jawbone to anchor the implant in your mouth. Other names for this procedure include sinus lift or sinus augmentation. Many specialists can perform...
Jun 13, 2021 | Patient Education
Reasons for Tooth Extractions There are several reasons why our dentist may recommend that you get a tooth extraction near you, including: Malpositioned teeth: to avoid potential complications that may eventually result in a negative impact on your oral health, our...
May 13, 2021 | Patient Education
Sometimes, periodontal surgery is necessary to treat certain kinds of gum disease, such as periodontitis and gingivitis. This type of surgery is known as gum surgery. If you have been referred to a periodontist in Kelowna, here’s what you can expect from periodontal...
Apr 26, 2021 | Patient Education
While laser dentistry has been used for over a decade, some patients are still nervous about the use of lasers during dental procedures. At Okanagan Periodontics, we provide laser-assisted surgery in Kelowna to enhance patient experience during and after their dental...
