Xylitol

Posted by on May 20, 2012 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments In Victoria, even in Oak Bay, dentists are often faced with children who come to their office with many cavities. Part of this may be due to the fact that our water is not fluoridated. The other aspects combine genetics and diet. Most kids these days eat a lot of refined sugars, often through frequent consumption of candy. In the last decade, dentists have begun to promote a natural replacement...
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Dental Mouthguards

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments Sports are widespread in Victoria – and so are dental injuries caused by impact sports. By using mouthguards, over 200,000 sports-related oral injuries are prevented each year according to the American Dental Association. Mouth guards cushion the force of a blow to the jaw and dissipate the energy, greatly decreasing the incidence and severity of concussions because the lower jaw (the...
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Dental Emergencies

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments What to do when you have a dental emergency? In Victoria, BC, like any other city in Canada, a dentist is always available somewhere to see you on short notice for a dental emergency. These may include: (1) a broken tooth with pain (2) a broken jaw (3) swelling due to infection (4) very loose or missing teeth It is very important to deal with infection quickly, as some dental infections can...
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Bad Breath?

Posted by on Dec 7, 2011 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments Q: How do I get rid of bad breath? A: We’re all victims of funky breath from time to time. Deploying mints, gum or mouthwash may take care of the problem, but in some cases they only mask the odour. If you’re “minted” but still spewing foul air, you’ll need to do a little reconnaissance to address, hopefully exorcise, the embarrassing horror that is halitosis. According to the Mayo...
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Bad Breath?

Posted by on Dec 7, 2011 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments Q: How do I get rid of bad breath? A: We’re all victims of funky breath from time to time. Deploying mints, gum or mouthwash may take care of the problem, but in some cases they only mask the odour. If you’re “minted” but still spewing foul air, you’ll need to do a little reconnaissance to address, hopefully exorcise, the embarrassing horror that is halitosis. According to the Mayo...
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Mayor of Oak Bay supports our dental clinic nomination!

Posted by on Jun 3, 2011 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments With the final few days of the BC Hydro Energy Fix contest approaching, I received a letter of support today from the Mayor of Oak Bay.  It has become such a wonderful thing to be involved actively in the community, getting to know my neighbours who are fellow business owners.  I enjoy walking along Oak Bay Avenue, where most people you pass greet you with a smile and a hello. The Powersmart...
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Finalist in Energy Fix Contest!

Posted by on May 17, 2011 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments We received news this morning that Dr. Adam Pite and Oak Bay Dental Clinic of Victoria and Oak Bay was selected as one of the finalists for BC Hydro/Powersmart’s Energy Fix contest. Please vote here: http://www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/product_incentive_program/energy_fix/oak_bay_dental.html You can vote once per day and once per computer/data phone and once per browser (Internet...
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