A smile makeover is specifically designed to achieve the smile that you want. Your smile makeover begins with your consultation with Dr. Wassenaar. You’ll tell him how you feel about your smile and how you would like to improve it. Depending on what you’re looking for, Dr. Wassenaar will recommend one or more treatments to…
Your Smile Makeover
The Science of Smiling
Smiling is good for you. The more often you do it, the better you’ll feel. Recent scientific discoveries demonstrate that smiling more often will improve your health and make the people around you feel better, too. Our Lake Williams dentist encourages you to smile as often as you can. Smiling for Better Health and Happiness…
Diet and Oral Your Health
Taking good care of your teeth and keeping your smile shining bright and healthy for years to come isn’t that complicated. There are three major components for maintaining a healthy smile: First, visit our dentist in Lake Williams for regular checkups. That way, we can remove the plaque and debris that lead to cavities and…
Helping Patients with Dental Anxiety and Dental Phobia
It’s not a good idea to avoid going to the dentist. Dental checkups are mostly about providing preventive care. But if you miss your checkups, small problems can get a lot worse. Plaque and tartar buildup can turn into gum disease and tooth decay. Gum disease and tooth decay can cause a patient to lose…
Enhance Your Smile with Veneers and Composite Bonding
Cosmetic dentistry is all about giving you the smile of your dreams. That’s why we specialize in smile makeovers at Williams Lake Smiles. The first step in getting your smile makeover is meeting with Dr. Wassenaar and telling him what you’re looking for. That way, he can develop a strategy to create the smile you…
How to Care for Your Dental Implants
Dental implants are fantastic way to restore your smile. They’re a convenient solution that look and function like your natural teeth. To make them last as long as possible, proper care at home is especially important. When it comes to protecting dental implants, “the goal of oral hygiene is to prevent infection.” You do…
Gum Disease Destroys Smiles
If your teeth hurt when you chew or if your gums bleed when you brush, you probably have gum disease. That means you should see your dentist right away. Otherwise, gum disease could wreak havoc on your smile. Gum disease is a conditions which afflicts millions of Canadians. In fact, according to the Canadian…
Battle of the Interdental Cleaners–Dental Floss v. Water Flossers
Importance of Interdental Cleaners We refer to dental floss as an “interdental cleaner” because it removes debris from the spaces in between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. It is extremely important to get rid of plaque and other substances the interdental region to protect your smile from hazards such as plaque and gum…
Dr. Wassenaar Awarded Certificate of Merit by Mayor of Williams Lake, British Columbia
On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 the city of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada awarded two of its citizens with Certificates of Merit. The goal of the ceremony was to acknowledge Williams Lake citizens who are drawing positive attention for the city. Read about who was awarded and the specific reason that Dr. Wassanaar was chosen…
Getting Fit for the Summer Includes Perfecting Your Smile
When you think of your favorite aspects of the people you meet, how important is their smile? Although many people focus on dieting and exercising to perfect their bodies, a smile is often the most memorable feature of the people you meet. Everyone’s smile is different, and the intensity and genuine nature with which you…
