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A person pulling down their lower lip to reveal red, inflamed, and bleeding gums, illustrating common signs and symptoms of gingivitis or gum disease.

Dental Health, Gum Disease • February 9, 2026

How Do I Know If I Have Gum Disease?

You may have noticed a little pink in the sink after brushing your teeth. Or perhaps your gums feel a bit more sensitive than they used to. These small changes can be easy to ignore, but they are often your mouth’s way of telling you that something needs attention. You may have gum disease if…

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Braces, Invisalign • January 30, 2026

Is Invisalign Better Than Braces?

Thinking about straightening your teeth brings up some important choices. The team at Chinook Village Dental understands you want a smile you feel great about, but you also want a treatment that fits into your daily life. With options like clear aligners and traditional braces available, it helps to understand how each one works and…

Dentist performing a dental recall exam on a patient. The dentist is using dental instruments to check the patient's teeth for cavities and other oral health issues.

Dental Care, Dental Health • December 20, 2025

What Is a Dental Recall Exam?

You may have heard our team at Chinook Village Dental use the term "recall exam" when scheduling your next visit. You might wonder what exactly that means and why it's a regular part of your dental care routine. A dental recall exam is the name for your regular dental check-up and professional cleaning. These appointments…

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Teeth Whitening • November 22, 2025

How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?

You've decided you want a brighter, more radiant smile, but you probably have some questions. A common one we get at Chinook Village Dental is about how long the results will stick around after a treatment. How long your teeth whitening will last depends on a few factors, such as the type of whitening you…

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Dental Care, Dental Health • October 28, 2025

How to Tell If You Grind Your Teeth at Night

You might wake up with a dull headache or a sore jaw and not know why. These feelings can be signs of teeth grinding, a common condition called bruxism. Bruxism often happens while you sleep, so you may not even realize you’re doing it. You can tell if you grind your teeth at night by…

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CDCP, Dental Care • September 19, 2025

What Is the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

Dental care is an important part of overall health, but for many Canadians, cost remains a barrier to getting the treatment they need. To help make essential services more accessible, the Government of Canada recently introduced the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a new federal program that provides coverage for eligible individuals and families. The…

A dentist shows their patient an X-ray of their wisdom tooth.

Dental Health, Wisdom Teeth • August 29, 2025

Do You Have to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Out?

When wisdom teeth start to make their grand entry into your life, they can bring all sorts of questions and concerns. Wisdom teeth extraction is often discussed, but it’s not always necessary. If your wisdom teeth aren't causing any issues, you may not need to have them removed. But when they're impacted or begin to…

Patient smiling at dentist during teeth cleaning with dental hygienist standing nearby.

Dental Care • July 22, 2025

How Long Does a Teeth Cleaning Take?

If you’ve booked a dental cleaning—or you’re just considering it—you might be wondering how much time to set aside. Most professional teeth cleanings take approximately 60 minutes for a healthy adult, but the exact timing depends on your oral health and any additional care you may require during your appointment. Whether it’s your first visit…

A model of a dental implant, showing the titanium root surgically placed in the jawbone.

Dental Implants, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry • July 22, 2025

Are Dental Implants Painful?

Many people have some level of dental anxiety. When you add complex procedures like dental implants into this mix, even more patients are likely to have concerns. Fortunately,modern tools and precision mean you might feel some discomfort during your dental implant procedure, but you shouldn’t feel pain. Our goal at Chinook Village Dental is to…

A person inspects their teeth in a mirror for signs of cavities.

Oral Health • May 9, 2025

Can Cavities Heal Themselves?

Cavities are one of the most common dental issues, yet they still tend to sneak up on us, disrupting our lives in unpleasant ways. Whether it's a sudden sharp pain while enjoying an ice-cold drink or noticing an unfamiliar dark spot on your tooth, cavities are never welcome guests. But here's the truth: cavities can't heal…

How Do I Know If I Have Gum Disease?

Is Invisalign Better Than Braces?

What Is a Dental Recall Exam?

How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?

How to Tell If You Grind Your Teeth at Night

What Is the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

Do You Have to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Out?

How Long Does a Teeth Cleaning Take?

Are Dental Implants Painful?

Can Cavities Heal Themselves?

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