At your general dental check up and cleaning session, we carefully examine for any oral health problems to prevent for unwanted major disease. Our mouth is in constant battle with food and bacteria as well as mechanical wear and trauma. Even when you have perfect dental condition, we help you maintain your oral condition the […]
Periodontal disease is a chronic and serious infection that affects the gums and bone that support your teeth. Gingivitis is an early sign of gum disease, you may notice swelling or bleeding gums, this is caused by the bacteria in plaque; a white sticky substance that constantly forms on your teeth and if it is […]
This involves removing the pulp (called the nerve) from within the tooth and then sealing the cavity. The pulp lies in the tooth centre within a thin canal extending from the crown of the tooth through to the tip of the root. Root canal treatment may be required when the tooth becomes painful, tender to […]
A dental restoration or dental filling is used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure. Generally, caries, trauma, or cosmetic non-satisfaction result in restorative treatment. Dental restorations can be divided into two broad types: Direct restorations and Indirect restorations. All dental restorations can be further classified by their location and size. Direct restoration […]
This is the treatment that you probably think of when you think “Braces”. These are large Metal Brackets that are placed on your teeth with Metal Wires that run between them. These have been around for a very long time and they have been very successful. However, as it is a friction based system, these […]
The Damon System uses special Brackets and Wires to utilize the philosophy of moving teeth with light continuous forces. What this means is that treatment withthe Damon System typically takes less time and is less painful than traditional braces. We used to extract teeth if your teeth were crowded or “crooked”. However, the great advantage […]
Sometimes you only have a few front teeth that you want straightened and you don’t have the finances or the time to complete a full course of Braces or Clear Aligner therapy. You may be a good candidate for Social 6 Lingual braces. These are Braces on the inside surface of your teeth. These are […]
You can now straighten your teeth without traditional metal braces and wires. Clear Aligners are great because they are clear and almost invisible, they are custom made to fit your teeth perfectly, and they can be removed to allow you to clean your teeth properly. As you wear your Aligners you will slowly see your […]
Orthodontics is a process in which we can correct “crooked” teeth, correct bites and generally move teeth into the correct positions. Usually when you think of Orthodontics you think of traditional metal braces with metal wires and a generally painful experience. However, with advancements in technology and understanding of how to move teeth safely and […]
Are custom made and then fixed to the visible portion of your tooth, they are made generally in two appointments. Veneers are designed to correct a wide range of dental imperfections by changing the colour, shape, size, length as well as closing gaps and straightening crooked or chipped teeth. They are made of a thin […]
Also known as indirect fillings, inlays are placed within an injured or badly damaged tooth needing more than a filling but less than a dental crown. Inlays offer a conservative way to repair a tooth while leaving healthy tooth structure intact. In addition to saving your tooth, inlays can replace old, unsightly metal fillings. Inlays […]
A smile makeover can transform and enhance your existing smile so that you look and feel more confident, to achieve this we may recommend a number of different procedures to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Reconstructions or smile makeovers are typically ideal for people with heavily restored teeth, also chipped or broken teeth […]
