Dental fillings are the most common treatment in dentistry. Used to treat the most pervasive dental problem, the cavity, the dental filling preserves the tooth from further damage while simultaneously restoring the shape and functionality of the natural tooth. Amalgam, or “silver” fillings were the preferred material to fill a cavity for decades. However, in […]
Teens are known for being naturally self-conscious – after all, they are growing and still developing their sense of identity. Having crooked teeth can be a challenge for teens, but using traditional metal and bracket braces as a solution can often make this acute sense of self-consciousness even worse. Invisalign Teen is a virtually invisible […]
The term “sleep apnea” refers to pauses of 10 to 30 seconds in breathing during sleep which disturb the normal sleep cycle. According to the Lung Association of Canada, 26% of adults have a high risk of having or developing sleep apnea and 2 – 3% of children are likely to have sleep apnea. Symptoms […]
There is a trend toward more and more adults choosing Orthodontic treatments. With advances in orthodontics, such as the clear, removable braces offered by Invisalign, it’s no surprise that new technology is setting the trend for the rise in the number of adults undertaking orthodontic treatment. In fact, over half of the new orthodontic patients […]
Would you like to straighten your teeth but don’t like the idea of metal braces? With the amazing technology of Invisalign, you can now straighten your teeth without anyone being aware that you are doing an orthodontic treatment. Using a series of clear, virtually invisible aligner trays, Invisalign, shifts your teeth into their proper position […]
Dr. Mahara at Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group specializes in cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign treatments to help you achieve both a healthy mouth and a smile that you are proud to let shine.
Instead of bulky metal braces, Invisalign uses a series of see-through aligners that click into place in your mouth to progressively shift teeth into their proper position. Not only are Invisalign aligners invisible, they’re removable.
Dental insurance is a great benefit that many employers provide or that business people or families can purchase on their own to help reduce the risk of unexpected dental costs. Unfortunately, dental plans can cause frustration when they’re not understood properly. “Dental plans are a valuable component of extended health benefits and are designed to […]
Dr. Mahara is very precise and worked hard to get to a perfect result. He is never satisfied with just good results. It was clear from the beginning that Dr. Mahara was interested in designing the perfect smile make over –and he did it.
It’s been a brief eight weeks since Vina’s initial smile makeover consultation with Dr. Mahara, a trained cosmetic dentist, at Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group. “Vina was a perfect candidate for a smile make over,” explains Dr. Mahara, “because she had several failing restorations on her front teeth.” Since the smile make over consultation, Vina has passed […]
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Friday: 8 am – 3 pm
• PROMPT SERVICE, SHORT WAIT TIMES
• NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
• WE DIRECT BILL ALL CARRIERS
• EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE
Mon-Wed: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 7:00 pm (Open Late)
Friday: 8 am – 3 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 2 pm (By Appointment Only)
5 -140 Wallace Street,
Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5B1
info@downtownnanaimodentalgroup.com