Seymour Dental Center

Thank you thank you thank you to Saltire Landscape Maintenance for transforming out front area. He did an amazing job and we're so happy with the results!

Animals can serve as a source of comfort and support as well as help form social connections. They can also create as sense of purpose to a person and encourage exercise and playfulness. Even if you can't have a pet of your own there are many organizations that need volunteers to help with animal care or maybe even a neighbor that needs a dog walked! 🐶

do it for your future self

Keep taking time for yourself until you’re you again
Lalah Delia

Everyone deserves to feel well

Sport participation and exercise are linked to being beneficial for your mental health. There is a sport for any season ⛹️‍♀️🏊‍♂️🚴⛷

“Self-care is not selfish, it’s necessary for good mental health.”

Adventures offer a mix of emotional, mental and physical stimulation - releasing endorphins which can improve our mood!

We live in a diverse area that offers opportunities for lots of exploring - between lakes, rivers and mountains there's something for everyone! 🏔

Find a team or group that uplifts and supports you; whether its a sport or a hobby, being part of a group where others have a common purpose can improve your mental health and well being. Even having a small social group can make a big impact on your emotional and mental wellness. 💪

May is Mental Health Month. Most people don't realize that the dental profession is one of the most at risk for mental health disorders. All month we are going to showcase what our team does for their mental health and offer tips on how you can take care if your mental well being. 🌼

Dr. Kristopher Bouwmeester, a proud Father and Husband, has a passion for many outdoor activities: surfing, skiing, motorcycles & travel. When not spending time with his family or on an adventure, he's managed to sneak in hundreds of hours in training on Botox, Migraine, Facial Pain & TMD treatment to better help his patients. 🌟

Outside his family his biggest passion is helping infants and their families with lip and tongue tie issues. This is a topic he has spent countless hours learning and practicing in both infant and non infant lip and tongue ties.

We have been fortunate to have Dr Wurm join our office in 2021 and since joining our practice Dr. Wurm has introduced Invisalign and has taken continuing education in the extractions of wisdom teeth to be able to offer treatment in our office!

Outside the clinic he can be found golfing or hiking in the summer and playing hockey or skiing up at Sun Peaks in the winter. All year round, Dustin loves spending time with his family, and enjoying the outdoors with his wife, and their French Bulldog Enzo! 😁

✨Hello✨

Meet Dr. Natalee Peeters!! Dr. Peeters has known she wanted to be a dentist since she was a teenager. When she was 14 years old she began working at a local dentist after school hours🦷

She then went on to attend TRU (then Cariboo College) for her health science studies. She then was accepted to UBC Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Peeters graduated from UBC in 1997 and returned to her hometown of Kamloops to marry her college sweetheart, Jason, and begin her dental career.

This trio office a variety of services from general dentistry and restorative services to addressing dental emergencies, dental surgery, sedation options, treating tongue and lip ties, Invisalign and Botox. This is all done in a safe and comfortable environment with a team who committed to your dental health and wellness.✨

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April is oral cancer awareness month and early detection is vital.

Knowing what to look out for will help you determine what's normal and what should be addressed by a medical professional.

Symptoms to look out for:
👉Ulcers that do not heal within 3 weeks.
👉Red and white patches in the mouth
👉Lumps or swelling in the mouth or head and neck area

Regular dental checkups can provide early detections of oral cancer. If you have any concerns tell your dentist or doctor as soon as possible.

It’s National Pet Day!
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It has been said the owners and pets can look alike? Is that true? Lets find out!

Can you match the pet to a Seymour Dental team members?!

It’s Dental Hygienists Week! 🦷 We are so incredibly lucky to have our amazing hygienists plus a few new faces joining our practice. Thank you for all that you do! Thank you for making us smile! 😃

Botox

We know, we know, when we say Botox the images of frozen faces probably pop up in your mind and you may think that it only treats wrinkles or is appropriate only when lines start to manifest. There are lots of common misconceptions when it comes to Botox.. and were happy to debunk some myths!

If Botox is done with a professional you will get smoother lines and diminished wrinkles without your face looking unnatural. The benefits of Botox are actually more evident if you start treatment before fine lines appear.

Botox also has numerous benefits that are not only cosmetic! Botox can help with migraines and tension and pain in the head and neck, TMJ issues and (possibly along with a nightguard) cleaning and grinding.

While some of the best foods and drinks out there are culprits when it comes to staining your teeth - think tea, red wine, berries and of course coffee (we know were sad too), there are ways you can achieve and maintain a bright smile.

Our office offers two different kinds of whitening options : Take Home Trays and In Office Laser Whitening or do both!

A dental examination within a year is necessary and following a hygiene (cleaning) appointment is highly recommended.

So whether its for a special event such as a wedding or grad or you just want to brighten your smile, we have methods to help you achieve whiter teeth safely and effectively.

New Patient appointments allow us to do a complete oral health assessment and it's a
great opportunity to ask any questions regarding your individual treatment.
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We can also see you to address specific concerns and emergencies should they arise.

Give the office a call and #250 374 9855 or email us at [email protected]!
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Wisdom teeth are typically removed in the late teens or early twenties because there is a greater chance that the teeth's roots have not fully formed and the bone surrounding the teeth is less dense. These two factors can make extraction easier, as well as making the recovery time much shorter.

It can be daunting to think about dental surgery for the removal of wisdom teeth but your dentist will start with a panoramic x-ray (pictured on the previous slide) to determine which teeth will need to be removed.

We also offer options for sedation to help with comfort during your procedure. 😌

The answer might not be so obvious!

Typically our patients come in for their cleaning appointment every 3, 4, 6, 9 or 12 months. These frequencies are based on the about of tater buildup, bleeding caused by gum inflammation and the amount of bone loss you might have. This frequency is not the same for a toothbrush. Typically a electric toothbrush will tell you when it is time to change the heads; however, a manual toothbrush should be changed EVERY 3 MONTHS.

There maybe times you need to change it sooner.
Look at the bristles for any:
-Fraying
-Flattening
-Crisscrossing
-Discoloration

Other tips are:
-Don't brush too hard
-Never share your toothbrush
-Make sure they can properly dry in between use

Myo Therapy is a program to correct the improper function of the facial and tongue muscles. It involves strengthening the tongue and orofacial muscles by training the muscles to the appropriate positions.

The program consists of specific and effective exercises to help with issues relating to breathing,
sucking, chewing, swallowing, and some aspects of speech.

We provide the program and the tools for success but it's up to the patient to practice the exercises daily to see results and it really does take a partnership between the patients and the medical professional they are working with!

We have a range of programs to address the specific needs of the patient and it can be done at nearly any age!

In case you've wondered where Dr. B got his Oura ring from! He wanted to share a $50 discount with you!

This ring monitors sleep, heart rate, activity level (steps), blood oxygen saturation (sp02) and heart rate variability.

He loves his!

https://ouraring.com/taf/c346ce5143

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Rebekah 🌺

Rebekah has worked at Seymour Dental for Dr. Peeters and Dr. Wurm since August of 2020. You can find her at the front desk working with the administrative team.

Rebekah moved to Kamloops from her hometown Calgary, AB in the winter of 2019. She moved here to attend TRU and to be closed to her boyfriend who is now her fiancée, they are getting married in August of 2022.

Rebekah loves every opportunity to be outside in the summer months, especially by water. In the winter she could spend all day, every day at little coffee shops chatting with friends and enjoys snowboarding, skating and campfires by the lake. Rebekah loves all things flowers and hopes one day to open a little flower shop on the side.

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We love our new space!
Thank you A&T Project Developments 🫶