Plaque and tartar are removed; teeth are polished. Usually done at the same appointment as dental examinations.

The patient is checked for potential problems such as tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer.

A tooth coloured composite resin is bonded to a tooth in order to repair or change the shape or colour of the tooth.

A fixed prosthesis used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge is cemented to the teeth or implants adjacent to the empty space. It is constructed from porcelain and/or metal. It is also known as a fixed partial denture.

A restoration which completely covers a damaged, weakened or unsightly tooth. It is constructed from porcelain and/or metal.

An extraction is the removal of a tooth.

A denture is a removable appliance used to replace missing teeth. They can be complete dentures where all teeth are missing or partial dentures where some teeth remain.

A gum graft is where missing gum tissue is added to areas of gum recession. When there is not enough gum tissue protecting the tooth, bacteria have access to the root of the tooth leading to bone loss (gum disease).

When a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to decay or injury, a space maintainer appliance is needed to hold the adjacent teeth in position until the adult tooth erupts.

A sealant is a resin, which is bonded to the pits and fissures of posterior adult teeth, in order to protect the biting surfaces from decay.

A periodontal examination is where gum tissues are closely examined and measured in order to diagnose gum disease. Treatment involves removing plaque and tartar bellow the gum line. This procedure is called root planning and is used to halt the process of gum disease.

A veneer is a thin porcelain facing, which is bonded to a tooth in order to improve its appearance.

When a deep cavity or injury occurs, a tooth’s pulp (nerve and blood vessels) can get damaged. This can lead to infection and pain. In order to save the tooth, root canal therapy is performed, where the pulp is removed from the roots of the teeth. This space is disinfected and replaced with an inert substance.

Teeth are bleached using custom trays. We offer an at home bleaching product that you use with your trays at your convenience.

When a tooth has decay, this decay is removed and replaced with a composite material. This filling is bonded to the tooth in order to restore form and function.