Dental
Our patients deserve the very best so we aim to always deliver excellent treatment, cutting edge equipment and technology and a range of different treatment options so we can provide all round dental health and beautification. You will always see a friendly face when you visit the clinic and we take into account your personal needs and circumstances so we can tailor your care to you as an individual. We also do our best to maintain consistency and keep our patients under the care of the same dentist.
New Patient Exam
During your new patient visit we will make x-rays and perform an exam on your teeth and gums. We will explain our finding and answer any of your questions. Then, we will discuss your options and help you make a plan to improve or maintain the health of your teeth.
Aesthetic Consultations
During an aesthetic consultation we will evaluate your smile and recommend what’s possible for improving your smile. The consultation is designed to give you an idea of how we can improve colour, tooth position and smile symmetry. Sometimes, x-rays or a complete exam are required before beginning treatment.
Dental Hygiene
Regular Dental Cleaning – We recommend visiting the dentist twice a year for regular dental hygiene cleanings. At this visit, we remove hard tartar deposits from your teeth, polish away surface stains, and keep gingivitis under control.
Periodontal Cleaning and Deep Scaling – Severe gum inflammation or deep pockets around teeth, is known as periodontal disease. This requires a more advanced periodontal cleaning and usually follow up visits to evaluate the healing of your gums.
Fillings and Crowns
Fillings – No amalgam is used in our clinic. Instead, white fillings are bonded to your teeth. Fillings are used for repairing small holes in your teeth. We also use the white composite filling as an instant veneer to improve the shape or colour of your teeth.
Crowns – If your tooth cracks or breaks and we cannot repair it with a filling, then a crown is recommended. A crown is made by the laboratory and then it’s cemented onto your tooth. Scientific studies show that posterior teeth which have had root canal treatment should be protected with a crown. We recommend all ceramic crowns that have no metal and look naturally beautiful (we do not recommend old style crowns with dark metal edges).
Tooth Whitening Works
Whitening is safe for your teeth. Everyone’s teeth whiten differently, some teeth whiten quickly and some teeth whiten slowly. Once your teeth are whiter, the new colour holds very well. Each year only mild touch ups are needed to keep the teeth white, not a complete whitening treatment. There are two ways to whiten your teeth.
Home Whitening (slower, but better results) – Custom trays are made to fit just your teeth. These trays hold the whitening gel on your teeth and are worn each day for between 1-6 hours (depending on the strength of the gel). Your teeth will be whiter in 10-15 days, but you may stop as soon as you like the new colour.
In-Office Whitening (faster, but weaker results) – Powerful whitening gel speeds up the whitening of your teeth but it’s only used in the clinic so that we can protect your lips and gums. In-Office whitening gives you the equivalent of 10 days with home whitening. That means it’s fast but it does not make your teeth as white as they could be. If you would like the whitest possible result from office whitening, then you must also whitening at home an additional 5-10 days after.
