Fraser Dental Group is registered with the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Take a moment to review the following facts about the CDCP to gain a deeper understanding of the program. Please contact us to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) launches in spring 2024, offering coverage to eligible Canadians with a household income below $90,000. Administered by Health Canada, it operates on a co-payment basis, covering select dental services. Patients must be aware of potential out-of-pocket costs and inform their dental provider about CDCP benefits. Stay informed for optimal dental care decisions.

• The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program intended to provide dental coverage for Canadians who do not have dental benefits and have a household income of less than $90,000 a year.
• The CDCP is a dental benefit administered by Health Canada. It is not a free dental program.
• Patients may be required to make a co-payment of up to 60% depending on their adjusted family net income. They may also have to pay costs the CDCP does not cover.
• Before proceeding with treatment, it is important to understand your dental care costs.
• Not all dental services are covered under the CDCP.

Feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

To learn more, visit: canada.ca/dental

Updated: February 13, 2024

To our valued patients, family, and friends,

In order to prepare you for your upcoming appointment, these are our Covid-19 office protocols.

Do you have any of the following symptoms: runny nose, fever, chills, cough, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, extreme fatigue, body aches, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, or vomiting?

If you answer “YES” to any of these symptoms before your appointment date, please inform our office at 604-321-7120.

• We ask you to wear a disposable surgical mask, not a cloth mask.
• Call our office at 604-321-7120 when you arrive for your appointment (please wait in your vehicle or outside). We will let you know when you can come inside.
• When possible, please come to your appointment alone to minimize the number of people in the office at one time.

We assure you that we will be taking every measure to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of our staff, friends, and family. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at fraserdentalgroup@gmail.com or contact us via phone at 604‑321‑7120.

During your routine professional cleaning, your dental hygienist will perform scaling and root planning. If plaque is missed by the toothbrush and floss it can become hardened over time. This is called dental calculus. Scaling is the removal of this hardened plaque (calculus) on our teeth. Root planning is the removal of calculus that has embedded on the tooth root surface below the gum line. Root planning leaves the root smooth and reduces bacterial attachment and embedment.

Periodontal disease and dental decay often start in between your teeth where the toothbrush cannot reach. Flossing is the best way to remove plaque from those surfaces. It is important to floss with the correct technique.

1. Start with a piece of floss (waxed is easier) about 30 cm long.
2. Lightly wrap most of the floss around the middle finger of one hand.
3. Wrap the rest of the floss around the middle finger of the other hand.
4. Hold the floss tightly between the thumb and forefinger of each hand, like the pincers of a crab.
5. Gently insert the floss tightly between the teeth using a back-and-forth motion. Do not force the floss or try to snap it into place.
6. Bring the floss to the gum line then curve it into a C-shape against one tooth and then move the floss up and down on the side of one tooth. Remember there are two tooth surfaces that need to be cleaned in each space.
7. Lift the floss away from the gum before moving the floss to clean the other surface. This is so that you do not cut the gum tissue between the teeth.
8. As the floss becomes soiled, turn from one finger to the other to get a fresh section. Do not forget the backside of the last tooth, on both sides, upper and lower.
9. When you are done, rinse vigorously with water to remove plaque and food particles.

Do not be alarmed if, during the first week of flossing, your gums bleed or are a little sore. If your gums hurt while flossing, you could be doing it too hard or pinching the gum. As you floss daily and remove the plaque, your gums will heal and the bleeding should stop.

Good oral hygiene helps prevent tooth loss due to gum disease (periodontal disease) and cavities. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are due in part to bacterial plaque (biofilm). Biofilm sticks to the teeth along the gumline and constantly grows larger and thicker. By daily brushing and flossing, we are able to remove those bacteria and help stop and prevent periodontal disease and dental decay.

Tooth Brushing (Manual Brush)

When brushing the sides of the teeth with a manual brush, angle the brush 45 degrees towards the gumline so the bristles point towards the gums. Using a gentle movement, vibrate the toothbrush in a circular motion for 4-5 seconds. To make sure you do not push what you cleaned into the gums, flick the toothbrush away from your the gums. When you are done the outside surfaces of the teeth, make sure you do not forget to do the insides surfaces in the same way.

Next you will brush the biting surfaces of the teeth. Use gentle strokes to clean all the grooves on the teeth. When brushing your teeth, look in the mirror to make sure the bristles touch all of the surfaces of the teeth and reach the gumline. After brushing, rinse your mouth well to remove any plaque and food that you brushed off.

If you have any questions about tooth brushing, ask your hygienist or dental assistant for more information.

Tooth Brushing (Electric Brush)

When brushing the sides of your teeth with an electric toothbrush, place the brush against the tooth and just let the brush do the work! Do not move the toothbrush quickly across the teeth. Slowly lift and place the electric toothbrush on each tooth, moving from one side of the mouth to the other. Let the brush do the work!

Once you are done with the outsides, don’t forget to brush the inside surfaces as well. The biting surfaces are cleaned the same way, by placing the brush on the tooth surface and letting the electric brush vibrate the plaque off.