Athabasca Dental Clinic

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or resin used to cover discolored, worn, chipped, or misaligned teeth. They are cemented into place and can last ten to fifteen years.

Oral surgery includes diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the head, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, and neck. It includes wisdom teeth removal, apicoectomy, TMJ disorder, facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, oral pathology, dental implants, osseous tissue surgery, anesthesia, and bone grafts.

The clinic offers dental anesthesia for patients with fear and anxiety, low pain threshold, sensitive teeth, gag reflexes, or limited time. It allows patients to sleep through their appointment and have years of dental treatment in one appointment.

Dental extractions are performed for tooth decay that cannot be restored, impacted wisdom teeth, or to make space for orthodontic treatment.

Root canal therapy treats severely decayed, infected, or broken teeth. The infected nerve is removed, canals are shaped and filled, and a crown is often recommended to protect the tooth.

Composite fillings are used to replace decayed tooth structure. The dentist removes decay, applies composite resin, cures it with a light, and polishes it. Inlays or onlays may be recommended for large cavities.

Crowns restore broken or at-risk teeth, while bridges replace missing teeth. Crowns are made of noble alloys or porcelain, and bridges consist of abutments and pontics. The procedure involves preparing the tooth, taking impressions, and placing temporary restorations.

This is the most common treatment for periodontal disease. Scaling removes calculus and plaque from tooth surfaces above and below the gum line, while root planing smoothes the root surface. Sonic and hand instruments are used, and a follow-up visit is scheduled.

Implants are used to replace missing teeth and can support crowns, bridges, or dentures. The implant screw is made of titanium and fuses with the bone, with an abutment and crown placed on top.

Periodontal therapy treats gum disease, an infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. It includes scaling and root planing to remove plaque and calculus, and aims to eliminate inflammation and reduce periodontal pockets.

Composite bonding uses tooth-colored resin to close gaps, eliminate spots and discolorations, and improve smile appearance. It is the least expensive cosmetic procedure and can be completed in one visit.

In-office whitening can brighten teeth by six to ten shades using a light-activated gel. In-home whitening involves custom trays and bleaching gel. The procedure may cause temporary sensitivity.

The practice operates emergency services for their patients. Patients are encouraged to call for more information.