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Welcome to the Willoughby Dental Blog

Our blog will serve to inform patients in the Langley Community about treatment options, success stories, and promotions at our dental clinic, as well as to provide updates on the latest advances from the wide world of dentistry.

10 Great Things You Can Do With Toothpaste

At our Langley dental clinic, we recommend brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste for at least three minutes and at least twice a day as part of a healthy oral health care routine, but did you know you can also use toothpaste around the house? Read on for the 10...

Afraid of Going to the Dentist? Discover The Cure for Dental Fears

Dentists generally have a bad reputation. Expressions such as "It's like pulling teeth" and "I'd rather get a root canal" are proof that doing something painful and hard is often compared to going to the dentist. In fact, going to the dentist is shown as something to...

Dry Mouth? Here’s What You Can Do!

If you suffer from dry mouth - especially in the summer - your dentist at Willoughby Dental Centre in Langley has some valuable tips on what you can do to relieve your dry mouth symptoms and enjoy yourself, whatever the season! Offer Yourself a Mint or Two If you...

Why Should I Floss? Dental Floss FAQ & How To [VIDEO]

"Why should I floss?" is a frequent question asked by many patients at Willoughby Dental Centre in Langley. In fact, flossing is one of the most important habits in any good oral health routine. Dental floss helps remove any food particles trapped between the teeth...

Want to Live a Longer, Happier Life? Smile more! [TEDx]

If you're looking for a way to improve your health, your social relationships and your overall well-being, smiling is your best bet! The simple act of smiling comes with a lot of benefits. According to a recent TED Talk given by Health Tap founder and CEO Ron Gutman,...

Get Rid of Your Toothache, Fast!

If you're suffering from a toothache, contact Willoughby Dental Centre in Langley as soon as possible - your tooth may be abscessed and require emergency dental care. Come in to Willoughby Dental Centre to avoid complications such as surgery or a tooth extraction if...

Preventing Cavities: Super Snacks for Super Teeth

Preventing cavities is sometimes not an easy task. Do you find yourself prone to getting a lot of dental cavities even though you brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily and visit Willoughby Dental Centre in Langley every six months for a regular checkup? The...

Oral  Cancer :  Get  the  Facts  and  a  Free  Screening  on  April  26, 2012

April  is  Oral  Health  Month  and  to celebrate  we  are  hosting  a  Free VELscope  Oral  Cancer  Screening day  on  April  26,  2012. Did  you  know? Oral  Cancer  is  the  13th most common  cancer  reported in Canada? Men  are  more  susceptible to  Oral  Cancer ...

Celebrate Oral Health Month with a FREE Oral Cancer Screening

April  is  Oral  Health  Month  and  to  celebrate  – and  encourage – great  oral  health  care,  members  of  the  123Dentist.com Community  Dentist  Network across  the  Lower  Mainland  are  offering  a  FREE  VELscope  Oral  Cancer  Screening  on  April  26,...

Oral Health Care: Is Nail Biting Really Bad for Your Teeth?

We all know that nail biting is a bad habit, but do you know why? The dental team at Willoughby Dental Centre in Langley want to clarify why this habit is so detrimental to your overall oral health. Nail biting is a common habit within certain age groups, including...