What is Mercury-Free Dentistry?

Mercury-free dentistry is when a dental office has chosen to take precautionary steps to eliminate the use of mercury in its practice. Health and environmental issues, and advances in technology, have given us the  information and the ability to remove the use of...

What is an Onlay or Inlay?

Coquitlam’s Altitude Dental specializes in Tooth Restoration A dental onlay or inlay looks like a filling but it is created in a laboratory. At Altitude Dental in Coquitlam, we work on tooth restoration that best fits your specific needs. An only or inlay is used for...

Are you looking for a dentist for your children?

Oral health for kids is important and it is also important to start from an early age. Dr. Vaida of Coquitlam’s Altitude Dental specializes in working with children and families. Whether you are looking for a baby dentist or a dentist for children, starting your...

What does Root Canal Surgery or Therapy involve?

Root canal surgery is required when we need to repair the damaged nerve of a tooth by removing nerves from the inner core of the tooth (the pulp chamber) and refilling the tooth to prevent bacteria from re-infecting the tooth. Altitude Dental has experience with root...

Everything you need to know about dental bridges

Types of dental bridges include temporary or permanent, and porcelain, gold alloy or a combination of these materials. Dr. Vaida of Altitude Dental specializes in dental bridge work and dental services in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows and beyond....