What Constitutes a Dental Emergency? A dental emergency describes any situation requiring immediate attention to prevent severe pain, infection, or long-term damage. Common dental emergencies include: Intense tooth pain or sensitivity. Chipped teeth or a knocked-out tooth. Gum swelling or excessive bleeding, which may signal a tooth abscess. Lost fillings, crowns, or bridges. Broken braces,…
The Importance of Preventative Care An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, or so the saying goes. Nowhere is this adage truer than when it comes to dental care. Having a regularly scheduled checkup, cleaning, (recare), and fluoride appointment is the single best step you can take to prevent more painful and…
Pediatric Children’s Dentistry At the Advance Dental Group, we welcome children of all ages to our practice. Children face a unique set of issues regarding their oral health while they go through growth and development. Their jaw structures are growing, adult teeth are developing, and they may be losing primary teeth and going through what…
Understanding Fillings and Your Options Diets loaded with sugar, poor oral hygiene, and predisposing factors often result in cavities (decay). Cavities can go undetected and often do not cause pain until the decay has entered the nerve of the tooth. If decay is caught early enough it is usually a straightforward fix. The Kelowna dentist…
At the Advance Dental Group it starts with the dentist. Our Dentists aim to provide you with comprehensive treatment. We set time aside daily for emergencies so you get the prompt attention you need. We offer a range of services including; Root Canals Splints, Sports Guards, Snore Appliances Emergency Dentistry Deprogrammer Bite equilibration/balancing Sealants Oral…
Cosmetic Dentistry Over the last few decades, cosmetic dentistry has become increasingly popular. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that covers a wide range of procedures. The list is extensive including white fillings, orthodontics, gum re-contouring, whitening, veneers, componeers, porcelain crowns and even surgery for full mouth rehabilitation. It has become a mega-industry attracting huge…
Achieve a Straighter Smile with Clear Aligners Are you looking for a discreet and effective way to straighten your teeth? Invisalign clear aligners offer a modern solution for those seeking an alternative to traditional braces. At Advance Dental, we specialize in Invisalign orthodontic treatment that caters to both teens and adults, helping you get a…
Why Dental Implants? Have you ever wished to enjoy a meal without worrying about your denture moving or feeling embarrassed about it slipping out? Have you recently experienced tooth loss and want a solution that closely resembles a natural tooth? If so, dental implants may be the correct solution for you. Dental implants are titanium screws placed into…
Have the Smile You Have Always Wanted With Veneers While there are plenty of procedures that dentists offer to care for the overall health and strength of a person’s teeth, there are also procedures designed specifically with cosmetic benefits in mind. One of the most common of these cosmetic procedures is the use of porcelain…
A Full Service Family Dentist in Kelowna At the Advance Dental Group we welcome families of all sizes to our practice. Growing and developing families face a diverse set of care requirements regarding their oral health. Our team of dentists, hygienists, assistants and administrators are passionate about helping people of all ages achieve healthy mouths.…
How Do Prosthetics Return Your Smile and Function? Prosthetic dentistry refers to a broad category of dental procedures that return function and aesthetics to a patient’s mouth. Prosthetic dentistry is categorized into removable and fixed. A removable prosthesis can be taken out of the mouth by the patient and includes complete upper and lower dentures,…
Crowns and Onlays Crowns and Onlays, also known as “caps”, are used to provide support to teeth that have been structurally compromised, not to be mistaken with veneers. When a tooth receives a filling to fix decay, tooth structure is removed. If the decay is large enough or the tooth has had root canal treatment…
Have you lost a number of teeth or have your teeth worn out? Do you experience dysfunction because of poor tooth or jaw relationship? The dentists at Advance Dental Group offer a durable and attractive full mouth rehabilitation service. Our full mouth rehabilitation service in Kelowna helps lay a foundation for healthier functioning as well as…
Sports Guards Sports guards help protect a person’s teeth while enjoying the activities they love. Sports guards are most commonly associated with high-impact sports like football, boxing, and hockey. They help to prevent or minimize trauma to the mouth and teeth when this area receives an impact by spreading the force and dissipating it over…
