Calmar Dental Clinic

If the nerve within one of your teeth becomes infected, root canal (endodontic) treatment can keep you from losing the tooth, while treating the infection before it causes major health complications. The root canal treatment is typically performed in one visit.

When decay rots away enamel, the resulting space is called a cavity. If the cavity is caught early, your dentist can treat it with a simple filling, typically in one appointment. Composite (plastic resin) is the modern filling material of choice in most cases. Composite fillings are completely free of mercury and closely match the colour of the tooth.

Inlays, onlays and crowns are called indirect restorations, because the restoration is fabricated outside of the mouth. A crown is known as a full-coverage restoration. Crowns can be used to hold together cracked teeth, cover root canal treatments, cap teeth that have been damaged by decay, and help those teeth be more resistant to further decay.

As part of your dental check-ups, your dentist examines the skin on your lips and the inside of your mouth for signs of oral diseases. Early detection of oral cancer can mean the difference between life and death. The oral cancer exam takes only minutes and is painless.

Dental bone grafting is performed to build up the jawbone. In cases where the jaw bone is damaged or receded, bone grafting is performed as a preparation step prior to a dental implant or restoration. Bone grafting treatment can take several months to complete.

TMJ is acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint. Because the joint involves many elements, TMJ can affect all of these elements, causing a wide range of symptoms including headaches, earaches, migraines, tinnitus, neck and shoulder pain, and jaw pain.

Sedation dentistry offers a way to provide a safe, anxiety-free, dental experience to those who are afraid of visiting the dentist. Most sedatives allow for the patient to be awake during the procedure. Nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation only work to calm anxiety throughout the dental visit.

Endodontics is the specialty of treating infected or dead pulp inside the tooth. This also includes assessment and treatment of the nerves within the tooth. If the soft tissue inside the tooth becomes infected or is decaying, endodontic treatments such as a Root Canal and Root amputation may be necessary.

A fixed bridge is a dental restoration that is fixed to surrounding teeth. The bridge fills the gap left by the missing teeth, preventing the surrounding teeth from moving into the gap and becoming misaligned. It is less invasive than a dental implant.

Orthodontics is devoted to creating beautiful smiles and improving overall health by bringing teeth, lips and jaw into proper alignment. Advancements in modern orthodontics allow us to offer more options than ever for effective treatment with minimum discomfort and a discreet appearance.

Tooth decay and other dental problems are less prevalent than ever before, thanks to improved awareness of proper home care, water fluoridation and effective preventative treatments. However, problems still do occur that require treatment. Technology and methods are constantly improving, offering more effective, less invasive methods to keep your smile healthy.

Wisdom teeth are the last of a person’s teeth to surface, usually between ages 17-25. In many cases, wisdom teeth do not grow in properly or become impacted, requiring them to be extracted. Wisdom teeth extraction is performed under local or general anesthetic and does not require an overnight stay.

Porcelain veneers are thin layers of porcelain fixed onto teeth to enhance appearance, and in some cases, to protect the teeth. Veneers typically require 2-3 appointments. The results are durable, lasting 10-30 years.

Teeth whitening or bleaching is a simple, safe, non-invasive way to change the colour of your natural teeth enamel. The most popular way is to use a home teeth-whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically for most people. It usually requires two visits: impressions for custom trays, then wearing the trays with whitening gel.

Inlays and onlays are custom made fillings made of composite material, gold, or tooth-coloured porcelain. They can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. They are an ideal alternative to conventional silver and composite fillings.

We recommend regular exams and hygiene appointments to help you maintain optimum oral health through a preventive program. Your regular 6 month exams and hygiene visits allow for us to note any changes in your teeth and gums. We compare regular dental visits to having regular maintenance on your vehicle, sort of like a tune-up for your mouth.

The Invisalign system offers the results of braces, without wearing braces. It is a series of custom-molded clear trays that guide teeth into proper alignment. Invisalign trays are virtually invisible when worn, and are removable for mealtimes and cleaning. Treatment generally takes from 6-18 months.

Dentures are a removable dental appliance that replaces missing teeth and tissue. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth in an arch, while partial dentures replace some of the teeth. Creating your perfect set of dentures may require several appointments over a period of several weeks.

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also to provide a fixed solution as an alternative to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants are artificial roots (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone.

Today’s modern cosmetic dentistry is putting beautiful, healthy-looking smiles within reach for more patients of all ages, with effective treatments that are often surprisingly affordable. We can help replace missing teeth, whiten and give your teeth an even tone, change your teeth’s size, shape and alignment, fill gaps in your smile, and replace old treatments with modern alternatives.

Pediatric dentistry is the special branch of dentistry that is geared towards children and adolescents. It is recommended that children go for their first dental visit within 6 months of having their first tooth emerge. Children’s primary teeth play an important role in speech development and development of good eating habits.