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Questions and Answers about Botox Cosmetics
Dr. Michele Nielsen trained and certified to administer Facial Botox Cosmetic treatment in 2008 by The Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics. In September of 2007, the College of Dental...
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Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea are similar respiratory sleep disorders. The noise of Snoring is a result of the air that you breathe vibrating the tissues of your airway due to a blockage or...
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The Dental Mission Project
Guatemala 2007 The Dental Mission Project Society (TDMP) was formed in 2008 by Dr. Doug & Susan Nielsen, with the help of friends & family, to support regions in desperate need of oral health...
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Dangerous Effects: Smoking damages teeth and gums
Every chance I get, I remind my patients about the negative effects of tobacco – increased risk of cancers, high blood pressure, and heart disease – things you usually associate with age. But tooth...
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Goodbye Cavities … Hello Cavity Prevention!
Everyone is susceptible to cavities, and I mean everyone. In fact, they are so common and lacking in mystery that most people think they have a good understanding of them. Interestingly, that’s not...
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Welcome Dr. Selena Chow
We would like to introduce you to Dr. Selena Chow. Dr. Chow will be joining our dental team starting October 1st, 2015. Dr. Selena Chow grew up in Vancouver and graduated from UBC Dentistry in...
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Steveston Smiles is Growing
We are delighted to announce some exciting news! With your best interest, and oral health in mind, we have decided to merge with Dr. Bob Jamieson’s office effective October 2015. You may have noticed...
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Is Sugar Bad For You?
Sweet Seduction Have you ever heard of the Law Of Unintended Consequences? It’s most commonly used in economics, but it has other applications where the best intentions go unexpectedly awry. Think...
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Happy Halloween
Its that time of year again, our annual Sweet Swap; bring us your leftover candy for a chance to win an iPad Mini! We want everyone to have a happy, safe Halloween and enjoy your candy but we don’t...
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What is Gum Disease?
What is gum disease and how can I prevent it? Two of the most common questions I hear in the office. Gum disease is a very common disease in the adult population of my practice. While most of us will...
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What to Do About Congenitally Missing Teeth
WHILE MOST PEOPLE HAVE thirty-two permanent teeth that develop (including the wisdom teeth) some people’s permanent teeth never grow in at all. These are called congenitally missing teeth—teeth...
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Are Sports and Energy Drinks Damaging Your Teeth?
DRINKING ENERGY AND SPORTS DRINKS on a regular basis is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people. But did you know that these drinks can be extremely damaging to your teeth? Sports...
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How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health
DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS can have an effect on your oral health? As if you needed any thing else to stress about! Knowing how stress and oral health are connected can help you combat many problems...
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For Our Mothers
WE ARE ECSTATIC TO HAVE this month to celebrate all the wonderful mothers out there! They fed us, clothed us, read books to us and raised us. But most importantly, they LOVE us! We’d like to return...
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Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Boosts Your Oral Health
GUM ISN’T ALL ABOUT freshening your breath. While it definitely helps after that garlic pasta you had for lunch, did you know chewing sugarless gum can also prevent cavities and improve your oral...
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Saliva: The Unsung Hero of Oral Health
EVER THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT your saliva is? Probably not. We’d love to enlighten you! Saliva has an all-important role in your oral and digestive health. Saliva Has Many Important Functions Our bodies...
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How Breastfeeding Affects Your Child’s Oral Health
CHOOSING TO BREASTFEED a child is a personal and special decision for a mother. Not only does nursing provide a valuable bonding experience for mother and baby, it also has many health benefits, such...
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Learn the Benefits of Dental Implants
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED TOOTH LOSS, you are not alone. In fact, more than 35 million Americans are missing all of their teeth, while 178 million are missing at least one tooth. Here’s the good news:...
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Brush Up On Some Toothbrush History
WITH ALL THE AMAZING technology we see today, it’s easy to overlook the small wonders of the world—like the toothbrush! This small, but remarkable invention is the staple of our oral hygiene and...
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What Causes Stained Teeth?
WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the day is often the largest contributor to...
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