Creative Smiles Dental Clinic

Surgery can help save a tooth in a variety of situations, such as when there are persistent symptoms but no problems appear on x-ray, or when calcium deposits make canals too narrow. The most common procedure is apicoectomy or root-end resection.

Dentures are removable dental appliances that replace missing teeth and tissue. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth in an arch, while partial dentures replace some teeth when some natural teeth remain. Creating dentures may require several appointments over several weeks.

A veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface to improve aesthetics or protect a damaged tooth surface. The clinic offers both composite veneers (COMPONEERS) and porcelain veneers (COSMETIC VENEERS). Porcelain veneers are durable, lasting 10-30 years, and typically require 2-3 appointments.

Wisdom teeth extraction is performed under local or general anesthetic and does not require an overnight stay. The clinic observes wisdom teeth with x-rays as part of regular examinations and recommends removal when they are impacted or difficult to clean.

A fixed bridge is a dental restoration that is fixed to surrounding teeth, filling the gap left by missing teeth and preventing surrounding teeth from moving into the gap. It is a less invasive treatment than a dental implant and can be crafted to match the color of surrounding teeth.

A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. Porcelain (tooth-coloured) crowns are the most popular and are made to match the shape, size, and colour of your teeth.

At your first dental visit a complete dental exam will be done by your dentist. At that time and at following regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include diagnostic x-rays, oral cancer screening, gum disease evaluation, examination of tooth surfaces, and examination of existing restorations. Professional dental cleanings are done by Registered Dental Hygienists and include removal of calculus, removal of plaque, and teeth polishing.

Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. They can reveal abscesses, cysts, bone loss, tumors, decay between teeth, developmental abnormalities, poor tooth and root positions, and problems inside a tooth or below the gum line. The office uses lead apron shields and modern, fast film to reduce exposure time.