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The staff and patients of Willowbrook Park Dental share their love, sympathy, and support for the Broncos hockey team and the people of Humboldt.

Our staff had a wonderful time at our Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Check out our photos below!

Willowbrook Park’s Family Fun Day is next Sunday, June 5th from 11am to 3pm. Look for our booth and come say hello!

Family Fun Day is completely hosted and we look forward to all the fun FREE activities and Hot Dog BBQ by Safeway. Don’t forget to stick around for our children’s entertainer Will Stroet and the Backyard Band.

We attended the 2nd Annual Willowbrook Park Family Fun Day. Our team gave out over 300 goody bags and met a lot of very nice people from the community!

Check out our pictures from the event below.

Come one, come all to a special one-day Family Fun Day event for the Langley community on Sunday, June 22th from 11am-4pm.

There will be mini golf, glitter tattoos and face painting for kids (and parents) with food, entertainment and fabulous deals, demonstrations and activities around the shopping centre, presented by the retailers and restaurants at Willowbrook Park on 200th Street.

Our office will be participating by donating toothbrushes as a spinning wheel prize, donating a Sonicare electric toothbrush for a raffle, giving out hundreds of helium-filled Willowbrook Park Dental balloons, and hosting in office demonstrations of our new Cerec machine.

We hope to see you all there!

If you suffer from dry mouth – especially in the summer – your Langley dentist, Willowbrook Park Dental Centre, has some valuable tips on what you can do to relieve your dry mouth symptoms and enjoy yourself, whatever the season!

Offer Yourself a Mint or Two

If you suffer from dry mouth, try a sugar-free mint, preferably one that has a strong and natural flavour such as spearmint. Mints should help encourage saliva production and as a bonus, you get minty-fresh breath!

Find Yourself a Tall Drink of Water 

Water is excellent for promoting saliva production and has myriad excellent benefits for your oral and overall health. If you find that your mouth is getting dry, make sure to always carry a water bottle with you and sip accordingly. Drinking plenty of water means that you won’t suffer from dehydration or a dry mouth during the summer.

Give Yourself a Pick-Me-Up with Fruits and Vegetables 

If you’re dealing with a dry mouth, snack on fruits and veggies – which are full of water and vitamins – and keep your oral and your overall health in top shape over the summer.

Dry mouth can increase your chances of gum disease, tooth decay and mouth infections so if you find that your dry mouth persists, contact Willowbrook Park Dental Centre, your Langley dentist, as soon as possible.

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Summer days means lazy afternoons by the pool and busy evenings at sporting events, concerts or on the road traveling with the family.  Concession stands and snack bars tempt us with a variety of sweets and sugar-filled soda and juices, so parents must create strategies that will protect your children’s dental health and counteract tooth decay!

Here are five easy-to-follow summer tips that will help protect your child’s teeth from decay:

Nothing beats H20. Bacteria are attracted to sugar and together they create an acid, which causes tooth decay and deterioration.  Water rinses your mouth of bacteria and acid in addition to increasing the formation of your saliva.

Be sure to read all labeling on food and beverages you are choosing for your family at the supermarket. Consider your family’s usual selection of beverages… Are they full of sugar? Stay away from beverages loaded with sugar and acid.

A straw can save your child’s smile. If your kids are going to drink a sugary beverage, using a straw can keep sugar away from their teeth. It’s best to drink sugary beverages with a meal rather than permitting kids to sip on them throughout the day.  Acid penetrates tooth enamel – so follow up sugary beverages with water to rinse your mouth until brushing time!

Consider the length of your snack sessions. We all want to have a treat now and again – the key is moderation. If your children are sucking away on sour candy keys or chewing Swedish berries throughout the day, acid is given the opportunity to erode their teeth. Snacks that can be eaten in one session, like popcorn or baked chips are a better alternative – teeth are exposed to food for a shorter time, and these snacks encourage saliva production to rinse away the food particles.

Protect your kid’s teeth with protein! Dietary Protein works remarkably well as a guard against acid, so feeding your kids nuts, cheese, and cold cut sandwiches is an excellent alternative to the unhealthy fast food choices your kids may make on their own. The same is true for fruits and vegetables that have high water content.  Apples, pears, and celery are excellent choices to help rinse bacteria from your mouth.

In addition to the above tips it’s important to maintain oral health habits like daily brushing and flossing throughout your summer vacation.  It’s easy to get off track when away from home or when your children are off their usual schedule.

Summer is also a great time to bring your children to Willowbrook Park Dental Centre, your Langley dentist. It won’t be long before back to school season begins, so take advantage of your child’s free time to book a routine dental checkup and examination.

Contact us today to book a summer appointment for your kids – you’ll be glad you did!

A dazzling smile is within reach! Our professional in-office whitening system can lighten your teeth and get you photograph-ready in just one appointment.

Learn more about professional whitening and what you can do to get the smile of your dreams at our Langley dental clinic.

Welcome to our blog!

Willowbrook Park Dental Centre, your Langley dentist,  is a community-based dental clinic with a strong emphasis on maintaining a high level of patient care. Our goal as your Langley dentist is to provide our dental patients with as much helpful information as possible when it comes to their dental care.

This blog will answer any questions you might have about various dental services, and will give you some great tips on how to maintain your oral health. Please feel free to contact your Langley dentist if you have any questions about any dental-related topics. Our team is more than happy to help you find your best smile!

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