by DARCY543HAM | May 16, 2022 | Blog
BC-FORT Volunteer Weekend British Columbia Forensic Odontology Response Team (BC FORT) Dr. Darcy Murphy and other members of BC FORT spent an August weekend at the University of British Columbia punching in data into a data base soon to be used to identify missing...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
You Didn’t Inherit Soft Teeth IT’S TRUE THAT EVERY ASPECT OF OUR HEALTH IS AFFECTED TO SOME DEGREE BY OUR GENES. And yes, some people just seem to be more predisposed to getting cavities. But it’s probably not a matter of “soft” versus “hard” teeth. “I Do Everything...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Oral Health Myths—Busted! WE’VE ALL HEARD VARIOUS “FACTS” when it comes to our oral health—different ways to clean our teeth and gums, what is good or bad for them, etc. As your trusted dental professionals, we’re here to set the record straight about some of the most...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Crazy Things People Believe About Toothaches HAVE A TOOTHACHE? Wear these fish bones around your neck, repeat a chant, and drop a few pears into the river! Sounds ridiculous, right? But those are toothache remedies you’d hear during the Middle Ages! You can imagine...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry
Get The Most From Being Our Valued Patient THE INTERNET has brought mountains of information to our fingertips. But without some “context” for the “content” it’s simply overwhelming. Our Social Media Objective Is To Better Empower You Your oral health, comfort, and...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Teeth Grinding At Night Can Cause Severe Damage MOST PEOPLE CLENCH or grind their teeth from time to time. However, if you’re doing so frequently—especially while you’re sleeping—you may be damaging your teeth. The Harmful Effects If you grind your teeth at night...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog
What are Dental Crowns? Dental crowns restore the function, integrity, and morphology of missing tooth structure, which can be caused by caries (cavities) or external trauma, such as chipping or cracking a tooth. Fabrication of a crown (a type of dental restoration)...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Know The Risks Of Oral Piercings THERE ARE MANY FORMS of self-expression, art, writing, fashion, even body piercing. When it comes to oral piercings, however–such as lip, labret, cheek and tongue piercings–it’s important to know all the risks involved. Know The Risks...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Our Hidden Superpower: Smiling! SMILING AT SOMEONE CAN turn their whole day around. But have you ever thought about the impact the act of smiling has on YOU? Smiling is a hidden superpower that can change our lives for the better if we let it! Smiling Has Numerous...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How To Love Every Photo Taken Of You SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST LUCKY! They seem to look fantastic in every photograph! Naturally photogenic. For the rest of us… Well, sometimes we just don’t know what to do (or what to think about) when the camera comes out. Here are some...
