Do you wake up with a sore jaw, tender facial muscles, headaches, or sensitive teeth? You may be clenching or grinding your teeth while you sleep—a common condition known as bruxism. Over time, repeated clenching and grinding can put significant stress on your teeth, muscles, and jaw joints. A custom night guard from your dentist […]

When life gets busy, it’s easy to put off routine dental visits. If your teeth feel fine, you might wonder—do I really need a checkup? The short answer is yes. Preventive dental care plays a crucial role in maintaining not only your oral health but your overall well-being. Prevention is Always Easier (and Less Costly)

Your child’s first dental visit is a big milestone — and we know it can feel like one for parents too. At Horizon Dental in Kamloops, we believe a child’s early dental experiences should feel positive, gentle, and even a little fun. A great first visit helps build confidence and sets the foundation for a

As we approach the season of giving and gratitude, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the often overlooked but invaluable gift that many of us possess—our healthy smiles. The ability to smile confidently, eat without discomfort, and maintain good oral health is something I am very grateful for. The Gift of Oral Health Smiles

Dental crowns are an excellent option for restoring teeth with big cavities or fillings back to their normal form, function, and appearance. Dental crowns are an especially good option to restore teeth that have had root canal therapy or suffered from a crack or broken filling. If you have a heavy bite or grind your teeth, dental

Cold and flu season is back in Kamloops. Earlier this year, I wrote about how these illnesses can directly impact your oral health. And thankfully, there are a number of remedies to help get you through those sleepless nights of coughing and long workdays with a stuffy head or runny nose. But did you know

I loved working as a hospital dentist in Calgary for the first year after I finished dental school. I gained some valuable experience working with clients who are very sick or have special needs. And I learned how to safely administer sedation as a tool to help make the dental experience less stressful for everyone.

It seems like there’s a new vaping retailer around every corner in Kamloops. Vapes, or e-cigarettes, have been around for many years, but it’s only recently that their popularity has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. They originated as a smoking cessation aid, but thanks to the addition of some pleasant flavors and clever marketing, vaping

Body art, such as tattoos and piercings, is a very common method of self-expression. I firmly believe that each person has a right to decide what to do with his/her body, and I can definitely appreciate the esthetic and often emotional meaning behind these modifications. But studies have shown that lip and tongue rings often

I used to ask myself this question each time I visited the dentist. I’ve been a very diligent brusher, but flossing was not an important part of my day, or even week. Good genetics and a balanced diet saved me from a mouth-full of cavities as a child. But now, I wonder how many of