Tongue Rings Can Be Fatal: Preventing Infections

Tongue Rings Can Be Fatal: Preventing Infections

No matter how cool and trendy you think tongue rings are, these piercings are dangerous and potentially fatal. Piercing your tongue can result in chipped teeth, recessed gums and nerve damage. What some people don’t know is that getting a piercing in the mouth...
Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions [VIDEO]

Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions [VIDEO]

Tooth sensitivity is a nerve irritation that occurs after your enamel has worn down or if your gums are receding, exposing the surfaces of your teeth. Pain normally stems from consuming hot or cold foods and beverages that touch your teeth, bringing them in contact...

Tooth Decay: Living in a Sugar Culture

We all know that sugary junk food isn’t going to do us any favors for our waistlines, but eating lots of sugar will also rot your teeth and lead to tooth decay. At Metroplex Dental Centre in Burnaby we will ensure your teeth feel healthy and can give you...

X-rays: A Necessity For Your Oral Health [VIDEO]

X-rays are essential to a person’s oral health, and at Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown Centre in Burnaby, we want to ensure that people are getting regular X-rays for their teeth. So what is the big deal about getting X-rays? X-ray exams reveal the state of...

123Dentist.com Members Attend Toothfairy Gala in Support of Smiles

Dr. Deljoui and the team at Metroplex Dental recently attended the Toothfairy Gala and BC Dental Association Awards held on Saturday March 10, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The evening was organized to celebrate the best and brightest in the dental...

Gum Disease: You Can Prevent It! [VIDEO]

Many dental patients in Burnaby believe they have perfect oral health. However, at Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown Centre, we see many patients who are suffering from gingivitis and gum disease without even realizing it. Puffy, red gums that bleed could mean you...

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 Metroplex Dental Centre at Metrotown Centre in Burnaby want to clarify why this habit is so detrimental to your overall oral health. Nail biting is a common habit within certain age...

Children’s Oral Health Care: Taking Care of Baby Teeth [VIDEO]

Your children’s oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, experts have discovered that children’s teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease and diabetes because of stem cells...