Are you happy with the shape, colour or position of your teeth? We offer many solutions to your esthetic concerns. Our doctors provide services including, crowns or caps, veneers, whitening and composite/tooth-coloured restorations. We will also work with you to help facilitate the straightening and positioning of your teeth.
The hygienists at Grand River Smiles Dentistry perform scaling and root planning as well as polishing and fluoride application. They will evaluate your teeth as well as clean and polish them. At times, deep scaling or deep cleaning may be required and freezing may be recommended. Our hygiene team can also advise and perfect your homecare techniques including brushing and flossing. They are happy to answer all your questions – and yes, our hygienists can tell if you have not been flossing!
In addition to your own good oral health habits, that include regular brushing and flossing and your regular recommended cleanings, what else can you do to prevent future disease in your mouth? Oral cancer screenings with your regular check-ups, self-checks at home, in-office fluoride treatment, fluoride toothpaste and sealants on the deep grooves of molars all help to keep your oral health in check.
A crown may be the appropriate procedure when a large portion of the tooth has been lost due to fracture or cavities. It can also be recommended for teeth that have large fillings or root canal treatment and are now more prone to fracture. The crown acts as a cap, holding the tooth together and allowing forces to be more evenly distributed across the tooth. A crown can help to prevent the tooth from further damage. There are different materials of crowns used depending on the condition of the tooth and the patient’s preference.
Does a missing tooth make you feel self-conscious? Do missing teeth interfere with your ability to chew? At Grand River Smiles Dentistry, our doctors have experience with multiple procedures to replace missing teeth including implants, bridges or dentures:
Root canal therapy may be a treatment option for teeth with large cavities that extend to the central nerve of the tooth or trauma that has severed the nerve of the tooth. Root canal therapy is a process that involves cleaning out the center of the tooth and then disinfecting the dead nerve.