Our Dental Services

The frequency of a check-up depends on your last dental visit and the condition of your overall oral health. Our dentists will let you know their recommendation the next time you come in. A typically dental recall is 4-8-months. 

If you feel nervous when you think about going to the dentist, you are not alone. There are several reasons why a person may feel afraid of visiting the dentist. A person may have a fear of experiencing pain, the fear of not being in control, fear of the needle, fear of embarrassment, fear of the drill, anxiety due to costs, or a combination of fears. As a patient, it is important to try and figure out which aspect it is you are afraid of. If you can identify which aspect it is that scares you, your treatment can be tailored specifically to help manage the anxiety. Most importantly, do not be afraid to give us a call and let us know if you have any questions or concerns, even before you have an appointment booked.

Is Fear Affecting Your Dental Health? | When it comes to dental health, a startling number of North Americans are not receiving the care they need. For many people, going to the dentist is a debilitating fear. The issues that can occur because of not going to the dentist are not limited to your teeth. Dental health problems can also affect your overall physical health, your confidence, your job prospects, and even your social life.

For many people, conquering their fear is not an option. It is estimated that 13% of adult North Americans have a phobia of going to the dentist. That is a lot of people not taking care of their teeth. You only get one set of teeth, so avoiding the dentist is not a sustainable option. However, if your fear is preventing you from getting the care you need, we can help. If you are ready to take charge of your dental health, we have options for you.

Sedation Options | Have you ever wished that you could go to sleep and have your dental care all finished when you woke up? Well, we can make that dream a reality. With our wide variety of sedation options, we can make sure you are comfortable when receiving dental treatments. We will consider your individual needs and preferences before we choose an option. Sedatives we use:

• Nitrous oxide
• Oral sedation
• Light or deep intravenous sedation
• Deep intravenous sedation
• A combination of Nitrous oxide and oral sedation

When it comes to your dental care, fear should not prevent you from having a healthy smile. Call today to discuss your individual needs and options.

3D printing is not just for researchers and engineers – we are using it in dentistry too. The recent boom in 3-Dimensional printing devices has endless applications in dentistry. With the invention of CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing), dentists can make crowns in a single appointment without needing to use a dental laboratory as a middleman.

How is works? | The tooth is first prepared, then a digital scan is taken. This digital scan is transferred to a screen where the digital crown is designed to fit your mouth perfectly. Then the tooth is either 3D printed or ‘milled’ out of a cube of ceramic right in the office in approximately 20-minutes. The finished product is cemented in your mouth at the same appointment – no need for a temporary, no need for 1-week wait times, and no need for gooey traditional impressions.

3D printing & Invisalign | Another area of dentistry where 3D printing is used is Invisalign. Your teeth are scanned digitally, and the file is sent to a 3D printer at an Invisalign facility where the trays are printed to fit your mouth exactly. These series of trays eventually straighten your teeth.

There are still some limits to the capability and accessibility to 3D printing – for one thing, it is still expensive. As the technology becomes more widespread you can be sure that its use in dentistry will just keep growing as there are so many possibilities!

What is it? | A Waterpik is a device that shoots a jet of water to clean debris and food off teeth. It serves two main purposes:

• It physically removes debris
• It stimulates the gums making them healthier and more resilient to bleeding

What is it used for? | Waterpiks can be helpful for patients with dental work that is difficult to clean. For example, they are especially good for cleaning under dental bridges, arch-wires, and braces. Some patients may not be able to handle flossing daily due to lack of dexterity, in these cases, Waterpiks are much easier to use.

How do I use it? | Use the Waterpik with warm water and start on a lower setting until your gums become firmer with repeated use. Direct the flow of water directly between your teeth, point it straight through the contact, do not point it directly down towards your gums. Start at one end of your mouth and make sure you go through each pair of teeth once from the inside and once from the outside. The Waterpik should be used once per day as part of your health care routine, often done before bed.

Is it better than flossing? | A Waterpik only flushes out food and debris, it does not remove all plaque (which contains bacterial colonies). Plaque is very sticky and adheres to the teeth, making it rather resilient to saliva and water. Plaque can only be removed by flossing because the floss physically wipes the plaque off the teeth, whereas the water from the Waterpik just flows over. Although the Waterpik may remove the superficial layer of plaque, the deeper layers usually remain attached. Therefore, the best practice is using both dental floss and a Waterpik. However, using a Waterpik alone is still better than not flossing at all.