Emergency Dental Care: Same day appointments for effective treatment of oral pain, discomfort and trauma
Comprehensive Dental exams: Thorough oral exams for babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults. Regular check-ups and cleanings at intervals customized to the patient's needs.
Advanced diagnostic tools: Low radiation and environmentally friendly digital x-rays; Intra-oral cameras to help patients view areas of their mouths that they may not otherwise be able to see
Nitrous oxide sedation: "laughing gas". This helps to provide relaxation and reduce stress while undergoing dental procedures. This mode of inhalational sedation is very safe and can be especially effective for children as well as patients with significant dental anxiety.
Basic fillings: Tooth-coloured fillings to restore areas of teeth damaged by decay, wear and breakage
Crowns: Full coverage restorations that strengthen weakened teeth and protect them from fracture while idealizing their shape, colour and form (usually made from porcelain and a noble metal alloy)
Bridges: A non-removable appliance that is bonded/cemented to natural teeth (bridging a space where teeth have been lost)
Partial and full dentures: Removable prostheses to restore missing teeth
Root canal therapy: Removing the nerve tissue in the tooth to maintain the function, position and appearance of the natural tooth
Extractions- Removal of
1) Crowded teeth prior to orthodontic treatment,
2) Severely compromised teeth with a hopeless prognosis
3) Wisdom teeth
Orthodontics - Appliances and braces to help correct dental malocclusions in children and adults
Implants: Replace missing teeth with titanium root substitutes. Treatment involves diagnosis, planning and coordinating the placement of the crowns or bridges on the implants making them functional and appear beautifully natural.
Bonding: Tooth coloured materials bonded to natural teeth to camouflage imperfections in the shape, colour and positioning of the teeth.
Veneers: Thin porcelain facings bonded to the front surfaces of healthy teeth, idealizing the colour, anatomy and shape while minimizing damage to the underlying teeth
Whitening: A simple, safe and effective way to whiten natural teeth and brighten your smile
Metal-free crowns and bridges: Full coverage restorations and tooth-replacement appliances specifically designed to mimic the appearance of vibrant, natural teeth helping to create a bright and beautiful smile. Also a good alternative for patients with sensitivities to certain metals.
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