Drs. Esposito, Shivji & Drance
Downtown Dental Clinic
1328 Alberni St 604-669-1111
MAX Dental Clinic (Yaletown)
90 Smithe St 604-609-2020
"Thank you for keeping my smile in great shape for the camera!"
Dagmar Midcap -- TV/movie actress, newscaster and television host
Are you afraid of the dentist? Many people are very apprehensive about having dental treatment. Our dentists recognize this fact, and offer a pill that alleviates anxiety, which is taken before your appointment. Many patients find that they are sufficiently relaxed to fall asleep during their treatment.
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Since you may have periodontal disease without experiencing any symptoms, we perform a thorough examination using X-rays and a periodontal probe. Healthy gums fit tight against the teeth and have no pockets. When the bone levels fall as a result of ... (read our Co-Diagnosis Brochure in PDF format)
In our office, we take pride in adhering to the highest standards for infection control. * We scrub our hands before and after each appointment, and always put on a new pair of disposable gloves. * We wear masks and protective eyewear. ... (read our Infection Control brochure in PDF format)
A dental insurance plan is a contract between you and an insurance company that, in most cases, is coordinated by your employer. If that's the case, the insurance company and your employer are responsible for negotiating the details of the plan. ... (read our Insurance Information brochure in PDF format)
A rubber dam is a small, stretchable sheet of rubber that we use to isolate the teeth we are working on and keep them dry. The rubber dam also keeps debris from falling to the back of your throat. To use a rubber dam, we first put holes in it ... (read our Rubber Dam brochure in PDF format)
Each year, oral cancer strikes more than 35 thousand North Americans. Of all the major cancers, oral cancer has the worst 5-year survival rate. Only about 50 percent of those diagnosed with oral cancer will survive more than 5 years. In fact, oral ... (read our Oral Cancer Exam brochure in PDF format)
Teeth are often sensitive because the dentin layer of the tooth has become exposed. The dentin is the middle layer of the tooth. Above the gums, the dentin layer is normally covered by an outer layer, called the enamel, and, on the roots, ... (read our Sensitive Teeth brochure in PDF format)
We use bitewing X-rays to find cavities between your teeth, tartar on the roots, worn-out fillings, receding bone levels caused by periodontal disease, and other conditions we cannot find with a clinical exam alone. Without Xrays, we wouldn't be ... (read our Bitewing brochure in PDF format)
A complete set of X-rays is the first step in a thorough dental examination. We use the X-rays to find cavities between your teeth, tartar on the roots, worn-out fillings, receding bone levels caused by periodontal disease, and other conditions ... (read our Complete Series brochure in PDF format)
We'll take a panaographic X-ray when we need to have a complete picture of your mouth. Because they produce an image of your entire mouth and jaw, panographic X-rays can detect receding bone levels (a sign of periodontal disease), abscesses, ... (read our Panographic brochure in PDF format)
Cosmetic DentistryThe goal of cosmetic dentistry is to transform an average smile into a terrific smile! To accomplish this goal, we analyze every aspect of a smile and then correct the problem. We can repair chipped or broken teeth. We can replace silver - more...
Extreme Makeover VancouverYou don't have to travel to Hollywood for that Extreme Makeover. Those life changing new smiles are available right here in Vancouver. Visit our before and after galleries to see for yourself - more...
Voted "Best Dentist" Westender and Georgia Straight three years in a row.
Selected as the Vancouver dentist for Cirque du Soleil.
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