Bridges • Crowns • Dentures • Extractions • Implants • Restorative Dentistry
Root Canal Therapy • Sedation Dentistry • Veneers • Whitening

Bridges

A bridge is a fixed prosthetic, meaning it is cemented in place permanently to make a bridge from one tooth to another. If you have a missing tooth or teeth side by side and have somewhat healthy teeth on each adjacent side you could have a bridge made, where there would be crowns made for your existing teeth and a false tooth or teeth attached in the centre. A bridge is often an alternative treatment option to implants.

Crowns

Crowns are a protective jacket or cap that is placed over an existing tooth that could not otherwise be restored properly by filling material alone. The tooth could be weakened by a large restoration or previous root canal therapy. It could possibly be fractured in such a way that a conventional filling could not restore the tooth to a functional state. At this point a crown preparation would be peformed, where the dentist would prep your existing tooth, take an impression so the crown will fit and function like your natural tooth did, and then send this impression to our laboratory that actuaIly fabricates the crown. This takes approximately two weeks and during that time you will have a temporary crown protecting the prep work until your permanent crown is cemented in place.

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Dentures

Dentures are either classified as complete or partial. Complete means that you have no natural teeth existing and they have all been replaced by a denture. Partial means that the denture replaces only some teeth that are missing. Dentures are fabricated at our laboratory and all of the preparation appointments are in the office. It usually requires four or five consecutive appointments and approximately four weeks of time to complete this process.

Extractions

Extractions are performed for several reasons. For example, wisdom teeth often need to be removed, extractions may be required for orthodontics to make room for repositioning of other teeth, and sometimes extractions are required for an unsalvageable tooth. Extractions, depending on the complexity, along with the age and health of the patient, may sometimes be performed in our office. If factors prohibit us from doing so, we would refer you to a specialist for this procedure.

It is important to monitor your recovery from an extraction. Click here for a list of things to keep an eye on after a procedure.

Implants

Implant dentistry has become a standard for the replacement of missing teeth. This procedure allows the patient to replace a missing tooth (or teeth) with as close to a natural tooth as possible.

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Restorative Dentistry

Better known as fillings - we perform both amalgam (silver) and composite (white) restorations. Some of the factors in determining which type of restoration material we will use are which tooth it is, where it is positioned in the mouth, and size of the restoration required. Two of our dentists prefer to use only the composite restoration materials for almost all of their restorations and find the results esthetically pleasing as well as functional. Literature is available in our office as well as clicking on the link provided.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is performed if an existing tooth becomes dead or is persistantly problematic to the point where an abscess has occurred or a conventional restoration can not alleviate the patient's discomfort. This procedure may require more than one appointment. It begins by removing the inside or pulp of the tooth. Once this is done, the tooth is sealed and a temporary filling is placed. After root canal therapy, your existing tooth structure may become more brittle and susceptible to fracture and or discoloration. Typically a crown is recommended to be placed over the treated tooth to act as a proctective jacket to maximize the life span of your tooth.

Sedation Dentistry

If the thought of sitting in the dental chair makes you anxious and afraid, you are not alone.  Recent studies indicate that fear is the number one reason adults avoid going to the dentist.  Oral Sedation involves taking a medication prior to your appointment that puts you into a relaxed state while providing an amnesia affect so you have little to no memory of your appointment once it’s finished.

I.V. Sedation is also available for those individuals that suffer from severe dental anxiety, and would prefer a deeper sedation level.

Click here to see oral sedation information details.

Veneers

Veneers can be best described as a facing over your natural tooth. They are usually fabricated for cosmetic reasons. If you are not happy with the look or for example the shade, shape or size of your natural tooth or teeth, veneers can be placed to deliver a more desirable appearance. The teeth will be prepared and reshaped, impressions taken and the veneers would be fabricated. The veneers would be bonded into place about two weeks after the preparations and impressions were done.

Before Veneers	After Veneers

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Whitening

Our practice presently offers two types of tooth whitening procedures:

1. In Office Whitening

In Office whitening is ideal for patients looking for immediate results.  Opalescence Boost features a unique, chemically activated formula that allows us to whiten your teeth without the bothersome heat or ultraviolet rays of a light. Opalescence Boost also contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention.

Note - After undergoing a whitening procedure, it is very important to follow certain rules in the following days. Click here to review those rules and guidelines.

2. At Home Whitening System

This at home treatment begins with taking impressions of your teeth to fabricate customized whitening trays.  Once the trays are complete you will be provided with your whitening kit and detailed instructions on this procedure.  This method usually takes 10-14 days but results will be noticed within a few days. 

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