How can we help you?
We are happy to answer questions about our services and procedures.
These are a selection of some common questions that patients have. If your question isn't answered here, please contact our dental clinic. It's important to us that our patients understand their dental care.
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Examinations are an important opportunity for us to check in with you, see how you are doing, and make sure that your teeth are healthy. We want to catch problems when they are small and can be treated easily.
Unfortunately, by the time you are in pain, simple measures are usually no longer effective. Regular examinations allow us to identify problems early, and keep your teeth healthy and beautiful.
Emergency Dentistry
The goal of an emergency dental appointment is to address the immediate need, resolve your problem and relieve your pain. If we believe further care is needed, we will arrange a regular appointment for you to follow up so we can plan appropriate treatment to prevent future problems.
Extractions
Wisdom teeth have no impact on your ability to chew food or to speak correctly.
Wisdom teeth, located at the back of your mouth on the upper arch and lower jaw, don't always erupt correctly, may crowd adjacent teeth and can cause pain and discomfort.
We may recommend extractions if your wisdom teeth are causing you pain, are unable to erupt or if they are crowding your needed teeth.
We invite you to book an exam if your wisdom teeth are causing problems.
Family Dentistry
X-rays are one of a dentist's most important diagnostic tools. Often, problems start inside your teeth or beneath the gumline. By the time the problem is visible to the naked eye, it can be painful and more difficult to treat. Using x-rays taken on a regular basis, we can catch problems early and treat them quickly and comfortably.
Root Canal Therapy
Understanding the process can often remove a great deal of the fear surrounding dental procedures. During a root canal procedure, the goals of treatment are to stop the infection, prevent further damage, and relieve pain.
We begin by making sure that you are numb and comfortable. The next step is to open the tooth. We then use special instruments to carefully and thoroughly clean out the infection from the tooth and remove the infected or damaged nerve. If necessary, we may place an antibiotic treatment to prevent re-infection.
The access point in the tooth will be filled and sealed, and a crown may be placed. You may experience some soreness following the procedure as part of your body’s natural reaction to any perceived injury, but this will soon fade, and you will feel much better.
Smile Makeovers
If you are looking for solutions that address the health and wholeness of your smile, the answer is yes. Treatments like crowns, bridges and dental implants enhance your appearance while protecting your oral health.
Certain dental health problems can also affect your overall wellness, so it is important to work with your dentist to decide the best way to maintain a smile that is both healthy and beautiful.