Calmar Dental Clinic

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.

Cracked teeth have many types of symptoms, including pain while chewing, sensitivity to hot and cold, or even the release of biting pressure. Types of cracks include craze lines, fractured cusp, cracked tooth, split tooth, and vertical root fracture.

Athletic mouth guards should be worn during certain activities to minimize the risks and severity of concussion, jaw and tooth traumas. Night guards are worn while you sleep to reduce the stress and wear on your teeth.

At your first dental visit, a complete dental exam will be done by your dentist. It includes diagnostic x-rays, oral cancer screening, gum disease evaluation, examination of tooth surfaces, and examination of existing restorations.

Your personal home care plays an important role in achieving a beautiful, healthy smile. It starts at home by eating balanced meals, reducing the number of snacks you eat, and correctly using the various dental aids that help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease.

Endodontic surgery can be more difficult than nonsurgical treatment. Endodontists are dentists with at least two years of advanced education and training in root based techniques and procedures. Surgery may be used in diagnosis of issues.

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.

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.

With proper care, most teeth that have had endodontic (root canal) treatment can last as long as other natural teeth. In some cases, however, a tooth that has received endodontic treatment does not heal or the pain returns. Another endodontic procedure may possibly save your tooth.

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.

Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. They may 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.

Professional dental cleanings (scaling, root planing and polishing) are done by Registered Dental Hygienists. Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam by the dentist and removal of calculus, removal of plaque, and teeth polishing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are a number of situations in which oral surgery may be necessary. While the prospect of oral surgery may seem daunting, be assured that our will adequately prepare you for the procedure and ensure your utmost comfort during each step of the process.

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.

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.

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.