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Cleaning and prevention in Burnaby
Regular dental exams and cleanings are a great preventative tool to help maintain good oral health. It is recommended that patients see their dentist and/or hygienist every six months or so for cleanings. A patient who is more prone to cavities...
Oral cancer: Symptoms, treatment and prevention
Oral cancer screening is a part of a regular dental checkup. This is why it's important to maintain regular dental visits for a cleaning and exam. With oral cancer, early detection can mean can mean the difference between life and death, and its symptoms...
Easing dental anxiety
Its no secret that going to the dentist is generally not a person’s favourite thing to do. In fact, many people will avoid going to the dentist at the expense of their oral health, leaving conditions such as cavities and gum disease untreated until they progress to...
Dr. Jennifer Côté Burnaby Periodontist | Receding Gums
Gingival recession, Receding gums, more formally referred to as gingival recession, happens when the roots of the teeth are partially exposed due to a loss of gum tissue, or do to the gum tissues retracting away from the crown of the tooth. In addition to being...
Cracked or broken teeth
Cracked, chipped and broken teeth are usually caused by a dental trauma such as falling, being hit in the mouth with something or a sports injury. Luckily, if immediate care is sought, the natural tooth can sometimes be saved. For a minor crack or chip, cosmetic...
What we do: How a periodontist can help transform your smile
Periodontists differ from general dentists in that they have extended education focused on the soft tissue (gums) and bone. Generally, a family dentist will be able to diagnose complex issues such as advanced cases of gum disease, but will refer the...
Preventing gum disease: What you need to know | Periodontal care in Burnaby, BC
Many people will be affected by gum disease, also known as periodontitis, over the course of their lives. While it’s true that some people are more susceptible to gum disease due to genetics, there are many steps that you can take to prevent gum disease altogether or...
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
At some point in their lives, most patients will need to have at least of their wisdom teeth removed due to impaction or infection. Its preferable to remove the problematic wisdom teeth earlier rather than later, to ensure maximum healing. What are wisdom teeth? Most...
Dental implants
If you are missing one or more teeth, perhaps your dentist has recommended dental implants to replace the missing teeth. The technology used to create and affix dental implants has greatly evolved over the past decade, and it is enabling people to rediscover the...
Dr. Jennifer F. Côté Inc. Certified Specialist in Periodontics
We at Dr. Jennifer F. Cote Inc. would like to welcome to our practice website and congratulate you on taking the first step toward better oral health. Please use this website as a resource to help you better understand and answer any questions related to periodontal...