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A decline in estrogen and progesterone production means many changes to your mouth and microbiome. Prevention is key.

By Dr. Irena Mota, DMD · Smile Back Dental, Kitsilano, Vancouver The short answer: Bring your child to the dentist by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth coming in, whichever comes first. That is the Canadian Dental Association's recommendation. After that first visit, most children come back about every six months. I hear this question from parents all the time, usually with a little guilt attached: "Is it too late? She's already three." It is

If you want to improve your smile, you may find yourself comparing two very different treatments: Invisalign and porcelain veneers. They can both change how your smile looks, but they solve different problems. Invisalign moves your natural teeth into new positions. Veneers change the appearance of the front surface of the teeth. And for some patients who want both straighter teeth and changes to tooth shape or colour, the right answer may actually be both treatments in the ri

Dental implant vs bridge: two options for replacing missing teeth. If you are missing one tooth, two of the most common replacement options are a dental implant and a dental bridge. Both can restore your smile and help you chew normally, but they work very differently. A dental implant replaces the missing tooth with an artificial root placed in the jawbone and a crown above it. A traditional dental bridge fills the space by attaching a replacement tooth to the neighbouring

Dr. Irena Mota — your Ukrainian-speaking dentist in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Розмовляємо українською 🇺🇦 (Ukrainian welcome — Dr. Mota to verify) Ласкаво просимо! Ми розмовляємо українською. Якщо ви нещодавно приїхали до Ванкувера, ми розуміємо, як непросто знайти стоматолога в новій країні. У Smile Back Dental у районі Кітсілано вас зустріне лікар-стоматолог Ірена Мота, яка вільно володіє українською мовою. Ви можете записатися й отримати допомогу рідною мовою. If you've recen

Most of you won’t know this, but I’m a twin! Yes, I have a beautiful - if I do say so myself - sister who is exactly 10 minutes older than I am. We were born in Ukraine to parents who didn’t just work in medicine but lived and breathed it every day. My dad, a cardiac surgeon, and my mom, an ophthalmologist, showed us that caring for others wasn’t just a job but a purpose. Some of my fondest memories are of my sister and me visiting my dad’s practice and being able to watch su

Ever been here? You’re dreaming about that signature dish at your favourite restaurant all week and made a reservation months ago. You walk in, sit down, open the menu, and… your favourite dish is gone! The chef decided to switch things up, and now you’re left looking for the next best option. It’s still a great menu, but what you expected isn’t what you’re getting. Where did my favourite dish go?! Dental and extended medical coverage can feel a lot like that. You think you

"How much does Invisalign actually cost?" is the first question almost everyone asks — and at most clinics the honest answer is "it depends on your case." We decided to make it simpler. Here's how Invisalign pricing usually works in Vancouver, what makes ours different, and how to find out if you're a candidate — from a dentist in Kitsilano. How much does Invisalign cost in Vancouver? At most clinics, Invisalign is priced by case, not by a flat rate — so a more complex smile

If you're on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) — or about to apply — the practical questions are simple: what does it cover, what will you still pay, and what's changed for the new benefit year? This is a plain-language guide from a CDCP dentist in Kitsilano, Vancouver, aligned with the latest Government of Canada rules. What is the CDCP? The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a federal program that helps eligible residents pay for a range of dental services. It doesn't make den